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Phobjikha Phobjikha is a wide glacial valley with a central stream meandering through the open grassland and thickets of dwarf bamboo. Farmlands occupy the peripheral slopes where potatoes and turnips are grown. The forests beyond the farms are mostly coniferous. The general vegetation is composed of mainly blue pine (Pinus wallichiana), birch (Betula utilis), maple (Acer spp.) and several species of rhododendrons. The Central Valley inhabited by the Cranes in winter has mostly dwarf bamboo. The repeated grazing of the bamboos by the local cattle and horses in summer prepares the ground for the wintering Cranes. The magnificent Black-necked Cranes heighten the breathtaking scenery of Phobjikha in winter respiratory. Physical geography & climate Elevation: 2,900 m a s l Size: 161.9 km2 Population: 4,716 Economy: Agriculture based Lowest mean temperature: – 4.8 C0 in December Maximum mean temperature: 19.9 C0 in August. Annual rainfall: 1, 472 to 2,189 mm annually. Black Necked Crane Information Centre Situated on the edge of the forest and wetland along the main road of Phobjikha valley, the black-necked crane information Centre has an observation room equipped with high power telescope and spotting scopes for catching the best view of the cranes. The centre also offers display information that outline the natural and cultural history of the area. There is a small gift shop, which sells handicrafts produced by the local people.please take a minute to have a look at what is on offer, as this is one of the ways that local people can benefit from ecotourism. Click HERE to read more on other programs & activities
Contact Addresses
Phobjikha Dago Tshering, Field CoordinatorTshering Choki, Project Officer, Ecotourism Telephone No.: 00975-2-442536/ 442548
Telephone No.: 00975-2-326130/ 322056
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| Last Updated ( Monday, 13 August 2007 ) |