Full-Day Gangtey Hiking Tour with Black-Necked Crane Watching

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike the Gangtey Natural Trail through the glacial bowl-shaped Gangtey Valley
• 02 Look out for the endangered Black-Necked Crane in its winter habitat
• 03 Take in the incredible scenery of one of Bhutan's most scenic valleys
• 04 Experience a local traditional farmhouse stay

Go for a wonderful hike to the Gangtey Natural Trail on this full-day tour. Look out for the Black-Necked Crane, an endangered species that migrates to Gangtey Valley in winter all the way from the Tibetan Plateau. Enjoy the incredible scenery of this glacial bowl-shaped valley and experience a local traditional farmhouse stay.

The main highlight of the hike is the chance to watch the Black-Necked Crane.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Gangtey

Languages English, French, Hindi, Nepali

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike the Gangtey Natural Trail and Spot Black-Necked Cranes

• Hike the Gangtey Natural Trail for one and a half hours.

• The main highlight of the hike is the chance to watch the Black-Necked Crane. The valley itself is glacial bowl-shaped and has incredible scenery.

• Enjoy a local traditional farmhouse stay.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bird watching.

• Hiking.

What's Not Included

• Farmhouse stay.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Unnamed Road, Bhutan

Tour start

Unnamed Road, Bhutan

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.