Wangdiphodrang
Wangdiphodrang is at altitude 4430 feet and this twon is located south of Punakha and is the last town before central Bhutan. The district is famous for its fine bamboo work and its slate and stone carving.

Wangdue Phodrang Fortress (Dzong)
Gangtey Goenpa / Phobjikha:
Gangtey Goenpa/Phobjikha is at altitude 9,840 feet and the valley of Phobjikha is well known as the winter home of the black necked crane with Phobjikha being one of the popular places that the birds migrate to in the winter months from the Tibetan Plateau. These elegent and shy birds can be observed from early November to end of the March. Overlooking the Phobikha valley is the Gantey Gonenpa. The is an old monastery that dates back to the 17th century.
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