Black Necked Crane Center Tourism

Type of destination: Nature/Wildlife Conservation Area

The Black Necked Crane Center is a conservation facility situated in the Phobjikha Valley within Wangdue Phodrang District of Bhutan. It is dedicated to the protection of the Black-necked Cranes that migrate to this valley from the Tibetan Plateau in the winter months. Spread across a wide expanse of green meadows that form the cranes' winter habitat, the center serves as an observation point for tourists and a research facility for conservationists. It has an observation room equipped with high-power telescopes, an education center with informative displays about the cranes, and a small gift shop. The center also plays an integral role in community-based conservation initiatives that help to safeguard the Phobjikha Valley's environment and the cranes that depend on it. The picturesque landscape around the center is tranquil, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers and bird watchers. The cranes are considered sacred in Bhutanese culture, symbolizing longevity and good fortune, and their annual arrival is celebrated with local festivals, imbuing the center with cultural as well as ecological significance.

Top 5 Reviews on Black Necked Crane Center

RoD591

Wrote on 3rd Apr, 2024

Very enjoyable visit

I really enjoyed this place! I liked learning about the cranes and what they are doing to keep them safe. There are two injured cranes on site that you can see, they are beautiful!

Charles_and_Susan

Wrote on 30th Dec, 2023

Information about the cranes plus two to see close-up.

The centre has a video presentation giving information about the cranes and there migration. There are also two cranes that were injured being cared for in the centre. When we were there it looked lik..

0Pete_23

Wrote on 30th Oct, 2023

Black Necked Cranes

Unfortunately, we were in the Phobjikha valley too early to see the black necked cranes in the valley. At the centre they have two that have been injured and are unable to fly, so they are looked afte..

VimalKrishn

Wrote on 6th Aug, 2023

Happiness for all ages

The video about the Black Necked Cranes was very informative. The only sad part was that we arrived at the wrong time of the year. We could not see the cranes live in action. The valley itself was pea..

cactolith

Wrote on 2nd May, 2023

Hopefully better during the peak season

This review is of the physical center and displays and doesn't relate to the good work being done. As a sightseeing stop we were there off-season. The center has a nice video and a few other display..

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