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WANGDUE PHODRANG

South of Punakha is Wangduephodrang also commonly known as Wangdue, the last western town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. It is a bustling town with a pretty view of the valley and the dzong.

The second largest district in Bhutan has a population of approximately 28,000 and is located at an altitude of 4,300 feet. The little town is popular for the tales of shaman culture, ornamental speeches or Lozeys of Shaa, ancestral home of Pema TshewangTashi, the knight whose lozey still remains a favourite amongst the Bhutanese. The higher reaches of the valley provides rich pastureland for cattle. The district is also known for its fine bamboo work and its slate carvings.

Wangdue played a critical role in unifying the western, central and southern districts in the 17thcentury.

Summers in Wangdue are moderately hot and winters are cool. The exotic black necked cranes can be seen in Wangdue.

By Road

There are no available bus services between Chennai and Bhutan and thus you must come to Kolkata. From Kolkata you can easily get a bus to Bhutan. It takes 18 hours to reach Phuentsholing from Kolkata. You can also opt for the bus, private taxi or any other local transportation in order to reach Bhutan.

By Train

Again there is o direct train route between Chennai and Bhutan, hence convenient options are New Alipurduar, Siliguri, New Jalpaiguri and Hasimara. Once you reach Jaigaon you can avail a taxi/cab to reach Bhutan.

By Air

Paro International airport is the only airport of Bhutan. Druk Air is the only airline which operates regular flights to and from Paro to Gaya, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kolkata and Delhi. Unfortunately there are no direct flights from Chennai to Bhutan and hence first you can travel to Kolkata or Delhi and then fly to Bhutan.

GangteyGoenpa

The monastery located in Gangtey gewog was established in the 17th century. The monastery complex consists of the main monastery, monk’s quarter, meditation centers and a small guest house.

Phobjikha Valley

A few hours’ drive from Wangdue is Phobjika valley. It is a famous place because it is the winter resting place of the rare black necked cranes. It is one of the important wildlife preserves of the country.

Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

The impressive Wangdiphodrang Dzong perched on a ridge overlooking the Punatsangchu and Dangchu Rivers was built in 1639. The dzong held a powerful position during the pre-monarchy days and presently it is the town’s visible feature.