Departing Gangtey to Punakha

Craig and I had an amazing time in Gangtey. The valley was magical, scenic trails, and the regal Black Necked Cranes. We had our breakfast and got in our SUV for Punakha. The roads were more completeRead more
Craig and I had an amazing time in Gangtey. The valley was magical, scenic trails, and the regal Black Necked Cranes. We had our breakfast and got in our SUV for Punakha. The roads were more completeRead more
After arriving at the lodge we had lunch. I had an amazing yellow tail sashimi with fermented lychee! yum! Craig had a nice pizza with seasonal ingredients. After lunch we prepared for our 1st hike ofRead more
Immediately after lunch, Craig and I gathered our gear, took a 20min car ride to a suspension bridge at the base of this hike. The bridge area was the rafting starting point. After crossing theRead more
After breakfast we started our hike up to Cat’s Ridge. It wasn’t easy as some of the climbs were very steep. After an hourlong ur we reached the top and there was an old local temple. TheRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Bumtaka
Traveler Just leaving Gangtey we spotted 3 Black Necked Cranes near the road! Craig got out of the car to take some nice pictures.
Traveler Twenty minutes out from the lodge after a climbing the range some - we were greeted by Yaks!
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We were told not to get to close to the Yaks - they are dangerous.