A bowl shaped valley, Phobjikha borders the Wangchuck National Park. The wetlands here are the winter nesting ground for 400 or so black neck cranes, and many other animals inhabit the surrounding hills.

The drive from Thimphu took five hours and was beautiful, terrifying, and often both at the same time.

We stopped along the way for tea and a bathroom break. Some things are universal.

We arrived in time for a late afternoon walk through a serene and lush landscape.  No one else around but what appeared to be some  very  contented cows.

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