Gangteng Gewog Travel Destination
The Phobjikha Valley, is known as Gangteng Gewog and is a laid back picturesque area with lots of open space, beautiful glaciers and untouched wilderness with lots of diverse wildlife.
Surrounded by lots of forests and open grasslands, Gangteng is one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in Bhutan, and provides lots of opportunities to relax.
The Black-necked Crane, an endangered bird species that migrates here in the winter has caused Gangteng to become a bird watcher's paradise. Gangteng Monastery is the spiritual heart of the area. The monastery is located on a hill above Phobjikha Valley and is an important site in the history of Bhutan.
The cultural heritage of traditional Bhutan is reflected through Gangteng Gewog, where visitors can visit villages, meet local people, and experience rural life in an authentic way. In addition, the valley has its own ecological system and conservation of that system is an example of sustainable tourism development.
Gangteng Gewog provides visitors with a chance to relax and experience culture without large crowds from sightseeing locations. Just its beauty, spirituality, and rarity of wildlife alone are reasons enough for one to visit Gangteng Gewog and provide visitors with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime while visiting Bhutan.
