Western Bhutan - Wangdue Attractions and Sightseeing

Altitude 4,430 feet

Wangdue Dzong - Bhutan sights

Located at the same altitude as Punakha, it is the last western town before entering the central part of Bhutan. The district is known for fine bamboo work and its slate stone carvings.

Places to visit in Wangduephodrang

Wangue Dzong: Perched on the spur at the confluence of two rivers, the Dzong was built in 1638 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. It is the administrative seat of Wangdue district and also the venue of the Wangdue festival held in Autumn.

Gantey Geomba: Built on the ridge overlooking the beautiful wide valley of Phobjikha. It was founded by Pema Thinley, the grandson of Terton Pema Lingpa, the popular Nyingmapa saint of Bhutan. The pristine green valley is also the winter residence of rare and endangered black-necked cranes that migrate from Tibet to Bhutan in late autumn in a group of 200 to 300.