This trek of Phobjikha valley at 3,000m I takes you through one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan. It is the chosen home of the rare black necked cranes that migrate here in winter from the Tibetan plateau. Also the valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful places in Bhutan and Gangtey Gompa is the only Nyingma monastery on the western side of the Black Mountains. This moderate trek visits the villages of Gogona and Khotokha, passing through meadows and fields, then forests of juniper, magnolia and rhododendrons in full bloom in April. It is one of the finest low level treks in Bhutan.

During the flight on a clear day, you can see breathtaking views of the Himalaya mountains, including the sacred Jumoulhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. In the evening stroll through the Paro market and town. Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast your Thimphu city tour begins. You will visit the National Memorial Chorten, Tashichhodzong, the National Library, the School of art and crafts, and the Folk Heritage Museum. After lunch, drive for about five hours to Gangtey. En route cross the 3,100m Dochula pass, and drive to the Wangduephodrang Dzong. Overnight at Camp/farm house in Gangtey.

The trek begins today. The trail winds up on a slow climb through meadows and fields and then ascends the Tselela pass (3,400m), where you stop for lunch. It then descends gradually for some time through forests of junipers, bamboo, magnolias and rhododendrons. After the last short climb, you reach Gogona village. The people of Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a language called Bjopkha (language of nomads). Overnight camp.

The trail winds up gently above Gogona village, climbing into a forest of firs, oaks, spruce, rhododendron, cypress and junipers. A long and gradual climb leads to Shobjula pass (3,400m), later the path leads down to a wide valley of Khotokha, a summer place of people of Sha (Wangduephodrang district). Overnight camp.

A short ascend leads to a pass then the path descends steeply through ever-changing vegetation till the bridge in Wangduephodrang. Your trek ends here. Overnight at the hotel in Wangduephodrang.

After exploring fascinating Wangduephodrang and Punakha valleys, drive to Thimphu. In the afternoon visit the Traditional Medicine Institute, Handicrafts Emporium and the market. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

After an early breakfast, drive to Paro airport for your flight to your onward destination, enjoying another mountains view from the aircraft. You soon leave Bhutan shrouded by her guardian peaks.