Gangtey to Trongsa drive
The road from Gangtey to Trongsa
From Gangtey, the road ascends up to Lawa La pass(3360mts) through a stretch of a rough road and rejoins the east-west highway and ascends to Pele la pass(3420mts). Pelela provides splendid views of snowcapped peaks of Jumolhari, Kangbum, Jichu Drake and the peaks to the far west. Trongsa is only about 48kms from the pass and it takes around 2.5 hrs. The road from the pass descends through hillside of dwarf bamboos, pasturelands, evergreen forests and small villages. The vegetation changes from evergreen to broad leaf as it further descends passing through Sephu and Chendebji village. At a short distance from Chendebji village is the Chendebji chorten, a large stupa patterned after the Swayambhunath stupa in Kathmandu. From here the road passes through farm lands, villages and opens up into the Mangde chu valley with the view of Trongsa Dzong and the town in a short while. The road follows the side valley and crosses at the upper reaches of Mangde Chhu and arrives at Trongsa.
Near Gangtey to Trongsa drive
More to see around Wangdue.
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Nature & Viewpoints
Black-Necked Crane Information Centre
This center provides insights into black-necked cranes and the valley's ecosystem. Visitors can utilize high-quality spotting scopes and cross-reference their sightings with the Field Guide to Crane Behaviour pamphlet.
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Sight
Black-necked Crane
‘Thrung Trung Karmo' as this bird is passionately known in Bhutan is the subject of many Bhutanese songs and folklore.
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Sight
Chukarpo to Thampe Tsho
Approx. 18km, 5-6 hours trek / 400m ascent, 640m descent We continue descend along the bank of the river until we reach a yak pasture at Gala Pang Chhu (4010m).
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Temples & Monasteries
Gangtey Gompa Monastery
Gangteng Monastery, also known as Gangtey Sangngak Choling, was established in 1613 by the first Gangteng Tulku, Rigdzin Pema Tinley (1564–1642).
