Yet another place to visit in Bhutan is Wangdue Phodrang, it is a beautiful and calm town. This place is located in Central Bhutan located and is a border town near Punakha. Wangdue Phodrang is widely famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings. Another noteworthy attraction here is the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong which is opened for visitors only during Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu celebration held during autumn. With the confluence of Punakha Chhu and Tang Chhu, Wangdue Phodrang provides rich pastureland for cattle and offers attractive scenery. While here, the tourist interest places that are widely visited are RadakNeykhang, Archery Ground, Vegetable Market, Army Training Centre, Dzong Gate,and Eight Chortens.
Phobjikha:Phobjikha is an enormous U-shaped glacial valley bordering the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. This ever enchanting land is where the beautiful black-necked cranes are found during winters. Not just that, as picturesque and quiet this place maybe Phobjikha witnesses thrilling festivals as well. Held every year in the confines of the Phobjikha Valley, Tshechu Festival and the Crane Festival that welcomes the black-neck cranes are vigorously celebrated in the Gangtey Monastery courtyard. However, this abode on the western slopes of the Black Mountains offers spellbinding views of beautiful valleys, marshy land, and grassy pastures. In addition to the cranes, since Phobjikha is close to Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, you can sight Barking deer, wild boars, sambars, serows, Himalayan black bears, leopards and red foxes in the surrounding hills. Apart from the wildlife in Bhutan, other attractions in Phobjikha are GangteyGoenpa, NyelungDechenling, Khewang Lhakhang, Kumbu Lhakhang, Damchen Lhakhang, White Chorten,andWangmo Hand-Woven Carpet Factory.
