Black-necked Crane
Black-necked Crane or Thrung Trung Karmo
‘Thrung Trung Karmo’ as this bird is passionately known in Bhutan is the subject of many Bhutanese songs and folklore. The birds are considered as the holy messenger, symbol of peace and prosperity. These graceful birds are so culturally important that they’re seen among the paintings on the walls of home, temples and Thangkas. In Phobjikha, farmers believe the birds’ presence ensures a healthy crop and tourists travel from around the world to see them. The wetland in the center of Phobjikha valley provides the nesting grounds and natural habitat for these black necked cranes. Black Necked Crane Information Centre is situated on the edge of the forest and wetland along the main road of Phobjikha, it has an observation room equipped with high power telescope and spotting scopes for catching the best view of the cranes. The centre also offers information that outline the natural and cultural history of the area.
Trips that visit Black-necked Crane
- Highlights of Bhutan TourDay 6: Phobjikha - Punakha & Wangdue 10 days
- Lungta Join-In: Bhutan Small Group JourneyDay 4: Punakha to Gangtey | Peace prayers and Phobjikha Valley 7 days
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Nature & Viewpoints
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
This center provides insights into black-necked cranes and the valley's ecosystem. Visitors can utilize high-quality spotting scopes and cross-reference their sightings with the Field Guide to Crane Behaviour pamphlet.
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Sight
Chukarpo to Thampe Tsho
Approx. 18km, 5-6 hours trek / 400m ascent, 640m descent We continue descend along the bank of the river until we reach a yak pasture at Gala Pang Chhu (4010m).
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Sight
Jichu Dramo to Chukarpo
Approx. 18km. 5-6 hrs trek / 320m ascent, 730m descent Climbs through a moraine to Rinchen Zoe La pass (5320m), which divides the Pho Chhu and Mangde Chhu drainages.
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Temples & Monasteries
Khewang Lhakhang
Situated on the eastern side of Phobjikha Valley, opposite Tabiting, is a small monastery said to have been established in the 15th century by Trulku Penjor Gyeltshen, a…
