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Gangtey Lodge
Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan
4.8
398 member reviewsThe sole lodge within the sacred Phobjikha Valley — a glacial haven watched over by the rare Black-necked Cranes each winter.
The Experience
- Only lodge inside Phobjikha Valley
- Winter Black-necked Cranes
- Sweeping glacial valley panoramas
Amenities
SpaRestaurantBarHot Stone BathBird WatchingGuided Valley Walks
Location
Nearest airport
Paro International Airport (PBH)
~74 kmapprox. 1h 40m transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov.
Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr: clear valleys and pleasant trekking.
Ideal Good Less ideal
Getting around
Travel is by private car with a licensed guide/driver — arranged for you.
They drive on the left — look right first when crossing.
Power & connectivity
CplugDplugGplug
230V · 50Hz
TashiCell/B-Mobile SIMs are usually arranged by your guide.
Currency
Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN · Nu.)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Drink bottled or purified water
- ·Several valleys sit at altitude — take the first days gently.
- ·Bottled or purified water only.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
402kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 1,287 km each way · what 19 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
Things to do in Gangtey
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