Rinchengang village
Punakha and wangdue
Rinchingang, recently renamed as Drinchengang, is a captivating village known for its remarkable cluster of interconnected houses. It is situated on the opposite hill, overlooking Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. The residents are said to be descendants of the artisans and craftsmen who came from India and Nepal to build the Dzong. It is considered one of the oldest clustered-villages in Bhutan.
Trips that visit Rinchengang village
- Highlights of Bhutan TourDay 6: Phobjikha - Punakha & Wangdue 10 days
- Ancient Bhutan Trail HikesDay 6: Thimphu - Punakha - Hike Trans Bhutan trail section known as Divine madman 10 days
- Three Himalayan KingdomsDay 10: Drive to Punakha 15 days
- Bhutan Dragon Festival TourDay 7 & 8: In Punakha & Wangdue 12 days
- Glimpses of Bhutan 6 DaysDay 2: Paro - Punakha 6 days
- India Nepal & Bhutan OdysseyDay 13: In Punakha and Wangdue valley 17 days
- Gangtey Horse Riding AdventureDay 2: Thimphu to Gangtey 9 days
Near Rinchengang village
More to see around Wangdue.
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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
Black-necked Crane
‘Thrung Trung Karmo' as this bird is passionately known in Bhutan is the subject of many Bhutanese songs and folklore.
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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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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.
