Black-Necked Crane Festival - Nov
Attend the Black-Necked Crane Festival in Gangtey Gonpa courtyard, where over 300 of the world's ~500 migratory black-necked cranes winter each year.
- Duration
- 10 Nights / 11 Days
- Tour style
- Festival Tour
- Best season
- November (festival month, part of Bhutan's autumn high season)
- Route
- Thimphu · Punakha · Gangtey / Phobjikha Valley
Festival dates
- Black-Necked Crane Festival
11 November 2027
Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang
Festival dates are tentative and set by the Department of Tourism; we confirm them when you book.
Overview
The annual Black-Necked Crane Festival celebrates the arrival of endangered cranes in the Phobjikha Valley's Gangtey Gonpa courtyard. The festival aims to generate awareness of crane conservation and strengthen community efforts — over 300 of the estimated 500 migratory black-necked cranes spend winter months in this alpine wetland valley at roughly 3,000m elevation.
Trip highlights
- Folk songs, dances, crane-themed performances, and mask dances by locals
- School children's environmental conservation dramas
- Visits to Gangtey Monastery
- Bhutan's largest and most significant wetland ecosystem
Places Covered
Daily Itinerary
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What's included
- Sustainable Development Fee
- 3-star hotel accommodation (twin/double sharing)
- E-visa processing
- Private tour with guide and driver
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, evening tea)
- Domestic transportation and airport transfers
- Sightseeing with entrance fees per itinerary
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Bottled water throughout
What's not included
- International/domestic airfare
- Travel and medical insurance
- Guide/driver domestic flights
- Services not listed in inclusions
- Costs from strikes, mishaps, or political disruptions
- Beverages and personal expenses
- Guide/driver gratuities
Tailor-made pricing
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Price depends on group size, season and hotel category.
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- Itinerary tailored to your dates and group
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