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Top 5 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Bhutan, Bhutan
Remote Bhutan first allowed the world a peek inside in 1974. With four millennia of habitation, the Himalayan kingdom offers a trove of archaeological treasures, including many ornate temples and dzong fortresses. Isolation has preserved the heavily Buddhist-influenced culture of the last Shangri-La.
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1. Phobjikha Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By Dee255 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Beautiful valley for hiking. Bonus is seeing the back neck cranes that roost here in the winter. Stayed at a farm house in Mole and highly recommend this experience. Enjoy day hikes in the region and relax with a hot stone bath.
2. Chumphu Nye
3. Black Necked Crane Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ShubRosh - Bengaluru, India
This is a govt setup information centre for the black necked cranes. They show a very informative documentary about the migratory black necked cranes and the various steps Bhutan govt and people are taking to preserve the species. We can see the cranes through binoculars places in the information centre.
4. Motithang Takin Preserve
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 812 reviews
Reviewed By AZCasualTraveler - Mesa, United States
The Takin has been designated as the national animal of Bhutan and besides Bhutan, the Takin is also found in Tibet (China), north-west Myanmar and north-east India - primarily the areas around the Himalayan Mountains. Prior to this area being designated the "Takin Preserve", this area was once a Royal "mini" zoo for Bhutan's Royal family. However, some years ago the king of Bhutan had decided that the Takins should not be caged-in and needs to be set "free". After being set free, the Takins were so "domesticated" that they did not want to leave the general area of the "zoo" and Thimphu city. So the Bhutan government had decided to create the "Takin Preserve" to protect the animals. The Takin Preserve is located about 15 minutes north-west from Thimphu city center. The Preserve grounds are clean and well preserved and there is a small visitor center at the entrance to the Preserve. Besides the Takin animals, the Preserve is also home for a small heard of Sambar deer and a few other animals. I have read that the morning hours is the best time to see the Takins in the Preserve because that is the time they graze near the fence line. However, on the morning that we had toured the Preserve, all of the visible Takins had decided to stay away from the fence line and were only visible from a distance. So if you are intending to take photos of the Takins, a good camera with zoom lens is a must. Overall, the Takin Preserve was quite an interesting stop - especially since this was the first time that I have ever seen a "Takin" - even after traveling through Tibet (China), Myanmar and India.
