Black Necked Crane Festival
- Bhutan
- 9N10D
- November 2024
$499
Description
The Annual Black-necked Crane Festival is a one-day event celebrated at Gangtey Gonpa, Gangteng-Phobji valley in Wangdurphodrang District in Central Bhutan each year on 11th November. Gangteng-Phobji valley is the largest winter habitat of Black-necked Cranes in Bhutan, with approximately 300 individuals each year.
The festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of Black-necked Cranes, revered as the heavenly birds. The festival is organized to generate awareness, provide economic incentives for local communities and form an avenue for the locals to renew their commitment to conserve the cranes.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Paro International Airport, please have your visa ready with your passport. After immigration and customs, exit the airport and you will be greeted by your guide and driver.
We will take approximately an hour drive to the Capital, Thimphu. On the way we will pause to cross the beautiful Paro Chhu (Paro river) on a very old but sturdy iron chain bridge near Tachog Lhakhang.
Accommodation
Seasand Resort
Sanse Hotel
Ociana Hotel
Reise Lodge
Includes & Excludes
- Flight Ticket
- All meals
- Entrace Tickets
- Tour Leader
- Service charges
- Room service fees