BHUTAN - Magical Phobjikha Valley l Gangtey l Hidden Gem l Black-necked Crane l Wetlands l Ep 4

The Phobjikha Valley is a vast U-shaped valley in central Bhutan. The valley houses one of the impressive ancient Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan known as Gangteng Monastery. The graceful black-necked cranes in Bhutan (Grus nigricollis) from the Tibetan Plateau, visit the valley during the winter season to roost. On arrival in the Phobjikha Valley in the last week of October, the black-necked cranes circle the Gangteng Monastery three times and also repeat the process while returning to Tibet.
The broad valley with its best-known marshland in Bhutan, is popular for its scenic splendour and cultural uniqueness. The valley is rich in faunal biodiversity and has, apart from the globally threatened black-necked cranes, 13 other globally threatened species. Within the ambit of the valley, an area of about 163 square kilometres (63 sq mi) has been declared a protected area, which is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN), for the protection of nature, authorized to manage, on lease basis, by the Ministry of Agriculture.
In the Phobjikha valley, in particular, the black-necked cranes have a celebrity status, as witnessed by the Crane Festival held every year on 12 Nov, soon after their arrival from the Tibetan Plateau in late October. The festival is celebrated in the courtyards of the Gangten Gonpa and in the entire Phobjikha Valley. The festival is attended by a large number of local people. On this occasion, children wearing crane costumes perform choreographed crane dances. During this period, cranes are seen flying at high altitudes over the mountains. Many tourists also visit the valley to witness this festival.
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[@Blissful_Bee]

This serene, natural raw beauty of the valley has my 🫶🏻 Beautiful videography and thanks for the detailed presentation ❤️❤️❤️

[@GallivantingSoul]

This valley is truly beautiful & has my heart too 🫶🏻. Thank you for appreciating 🥰. It was a pleasure ❤️
Do check out the video of the trek from the monastery down into the wetlands. It was surely one of the most beautiful treks I've been on. The link is in the description box. You will also find it in the Bhutan playlist. I hope you visit this beautiful country soon 😍.

[@tsheringtashi00]

Thank you for visiting Bhutan. You will not regret exploring this beautiful country. Please come again!

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you so much. Loved visiting this beautiful country again & definitely look forward to visiting on my third trip, hopefully soon.

[@tsheringtashi00]

@@GallivantingSoul I would highly recommend you to attend the Annual Black-necked Crane Festival, which is held every year on November 11th at Gangtey Gonpa.

[@GallivantingSoul]

@@tsheringtashi00 yes, would love to attend that beautiful festival. This year may not be possible since I have guests coming from overseas. Hopefully next year 🤞🏻❤️

[@yeshey6272]

Glad to see your video
It's beautiful
I shared with my frens too

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you sooooo much 😍
I'm having major missing vibes while editing the videos from Bhutan. Re-living those beautiful memories thru the videos ❤️

[@nelsonvaz9321]

Quiet, beautiful place. Good presentation ❤

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you so much 🥰
It truly is so beautiful & peaceful ❤️

[@worldtraveller8218]

Truly a beautiful valley, looks unreal 😯

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you. It was absolutely surreal 🥰

[@TashiTenzin-qj7mc]

Wows❤❤❤❤

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you 🥰❤️

[@Tibetanboy804]

Welcome to Bhutan❤

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you 🥰
Looking forward to visiting again on my third trip. Hopefully can visit soon. I'm having major missing vibes while editing my vlogs from here 🥹❤️

[@jimmykhan8518]

Good evening DeAr
Wow it's really amazing ❤❤❤
Keep growing
LoTs LoVe FrM #Kashmir

[@GallivantingSoul]

Good evening
Thank you 🥰❤️

[@NirmalBarman-bg6lm]

I have been staying here since 3 months

[@GallivantingSoul]

Ooh wow..... lucky you 😍
Wish I could stay for a prolonged period of time & wake up to these views everyday.

[@waseemjourno9683]

It’s really beautiful 🤩

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you. Indeed very beautiful valley ❤️

[@wanisajad5548]

Amazing video ❤

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thank you 🥰

[@wanisajad5548]

Ma kab ca wait kr rha hou
Aap kab avo ge

[@GallivantingSoul]

Insha Allah jaldi.

[@anitajagtap4141]

Wow mam, this is so unique & beautiful. Well presented too 😍

[@GallivantingSoul]

Thanks so much for appreciating ❤️