Located at an altitude of 1364 meters, Wangdue Phodrang is a gateway to eastern part of Bhutan. It usually takes thirty minutes from Punakha and two and half hours’ drive from Thimphu to reach Wangdue. The district is the biggest district in Bhutan, comprising of 4300 sqm area and spread across altitude ranging from 800- 5800 meters. The area is characterized with numerous small villages and Bhutan’s rural culture at its best, can be experience here. The villages of Gaselo and Nahee are good spot for picnics, the area is primarily agrarian and beautiful rice terrace field has can be seen here. West of Wangdue lies a village called Shaa, of particular interest the locals practice animism here. The animists are nature worshippers, a festival occurs every three years called the “Bonko’ (an animist festival) which is a delight for the locals and a rare treat for the visitors. Other festivals hosted in the district are Wangduephodrang Festival and Black neck crane festival. Please refer to festival calendar for details. Ample hotel option is available in the valley to suit all pockets. The Phobjika valley particularly has some nice Luxury hotels such as Amankora and Gangtey Goenba Lodge. For more details on hotel refer to our hotels in Wangdue page.