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Local Bhutanese Village Food and Beautiful Hike in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan! (Day 16)

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Bhutan Food at Culture at Local Farm Village in Phobjikha Valley, and a YAK BURGER! (Day 15)

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On Day 15 in Bhutan we were in Phobjikha Valley. The home farm stay was an amazing opportunity to learn about Bhutanese food and culture. Bhutanese breakfast, including mandatory butter tea, was fantastic.

Black-necked cranes - Phobjikha Valley is famous for their black necked cranes which migrate from Tibet every winter. We spent a little while browsing the Black-Necked Crane Visitor Center. Entrance - 120 BTN ($1.79)

Gangtey Goenpa Monastery - One of the main monasteries overlooking Phobjikha Valley is Gangtey Goenpa Monastery. It’s a nice place to walk around and get a view overlooking the valley.

Gangtey Goenpa Lodge - One of the only high end hotels in Phobjikha Valley is Gangtey Goenpa Lodge, and to switch up eating Bhutanese food for every meal we came here for lunch. I decided to order the yak burger.

Wangchuk Dema Farmstay - Finally, we checked into another farm home stay called Wangchuk Dema Farmstay. We walked around in the evening and had another delicious home cooked Bhutanese food meal for dinner.

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Bhutanese CHILI SAUCE! Bhutan Travel Guide from Punakha to Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan (Day 14)

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When it comes to Bhutanese food, ezay, which is any kind of Bhutanese chili sauce, is something I learned to love from my first day in Bhutan. Every Bhutanese makes their own version of ezay, using a selection of different ingredients. Not two ezays are the same. At Aum Leki Wangmo Farmhouse, the mother there made some amazing Bhutanese chili sauce and I had a chance to watch her make it. Dry chilies, oil, sichuan pepper, tree tomato, ginger, salt, and cheese were a few of the main ingredients she added to her recipe.

Kuenphen Restaurant - On the drive from Punakha to Phobjikha Valley, we stopped for lunch along the bumpy and beautiful road. We ordered shakam datshi, sikam datshi and chilly chicken. The food was alright, but not as good at the home cooked Bhutanese food at home stays in Bhutan. Total price - 640 BTN ($9.60)

Phobjikha Valley - Phobjikha Valley is one of the most beautiful places to visit when you travel to Bhutan. It’s a secluded valley, high in the mountains. We checked into Pasang Zangmo Farmstay. The aunty and her family here were awesome, and she’s known for her cooking throughout all of Phobjikha Valley. I loved walking around their house, exploring the area and seeing black necked cranes (which migrate from Tibet). Our Bhutanese food dinner was delicious.

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Butter Tea and Sustainable Bhutanese Food at Wangdue Ecolodge, Bhutan (Day 17)

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On Day 17 of our Bhutan travel and food trip we drove from Phobjikha Valley back to Thimphu, Bhutan, stopping for some Bhutanese food along the way.

Bhutanese breakfast at Phub Lham Farmhouse - For breakfast we had Bhutanese food at the home stay. The suja, butter tea was fantastic, and the ezay chili sauce was also very good. We also ate white Himalayan rice in a wooden bowl.

Wangdue Ecolodge - Driving from Phobjikha Valley back to Thimphu we stopped in Wangdue to eat lunch at the ecolodge. It was a nice place and the owner is really pushing to create a sustainable lodge, both with accommodation and food. The Bhutanese lunch we had was delicious.

Thank you to Chechay (Bhutan Musk Travels for accompanying us on this amazing trip in Bhutan!

Thank you Tenzin our driver for driving us to Phobjikha Valley!

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Haa Valley Bhutan - Hoentay Dumplings, ROCK HARD Cheese, and Local Bhutanese Food! (Day 8)

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On Day 8 of our food and travel trip to Bhutan, we spent the night at Haa Valley Homestay and woke up to a beautiful morning. We spent the day exploring Haa Valley, and eating local Haa Valley Bhutanese food.

For breakfast I had butter tea (suja), and ezay chili dip made from a tree tomato.

Chogo - That’s the rock hard cheese I tried in Haa Valley town. It was unique, I spent about ½ an hour chewing on and barely even scratching the surface. You can suck on this rock hard cheese for a long time.

Hoentay - Hoentay are the local Haa Valley buckwheat dumplings, which are known throughout Bhutan and Bhutanese food you can’t miss when you’re in Haa Valley.

Back at Haa Valley Farm Stay we had a hot stone bath in the evening. It felt amazing to soak in a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath.

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Exotic BHUTANESE STREET FOOD + Driving Through the Himalayas to Haa Valley | Bhutan

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My seventh day in Bhutan was the beginning of yet another incredible adventure in the western region of the country. Come along with me as I enjoy some exotic Bhutanese street food on my way through the Himalayas to Haa Valley in western Bhutan!

My day began in the capital city of Thimphu. My friend and guide from MyBhutan, Tsheten, and I set off toward Haa Valley with our driver Nidup. The valley had been closed to Westerners until 2002.

We followed the main highway to a hut-like shop that was like part convenience store, part restaurant. There, they had the outer skin of the yak, tripe, lungs, beef sausage, pork sausage, veal, and more. It was spicy, non-veg organ meat!

I started with some ngaja, or milk tea, while Tsheten and Nidup got the suja, or butter tea. Then, I dove into the most exotic breakfast I’ve ever eaten! I had beef lungs, tripe (beef stomach), two pork blood sausages, and ezay.

The pork blood sausage was super spicy and tasted like morcilla! It was nice, juicy, and dense. Then, I dug into the lungs, which was good! It had a similar consistency to kidneys. It was so soft and full of numbing spices. I loved the spice level. It was so good!

Next was the tripe. It was really tasty but a little tough. Then, I added more ezay to it. It tasted like a medium or overcooked flank steak! There was a fleshy side and a more gelatinous side.

The ezay wasn’t too spicy. It was more like a chili paste. It was made with chili powder, onion, tomato, and oil. The sausage was one of my favorite morcillas ever! Overall, the spice level was maybe a 7 out of 10. Then, I finished with some porridge made from boiled rice, paneer, and chili powder. I could feel the chilies in it!

From there, we left the stand and hit the road again. Outside of Paro, we passed through a small village called Shaba and passed some fields where they grow potatoes, chilies, and other vegetables. There was also rice fields, lots of houses, and some stupas.

We were making our way up the mountain. We passed some domesticated horses on the road. Then, we reached a viewpoint where we could get an amazing view of Paro.
The road was the windiest one I’d ever been on.

Then, we saw a cat leopard and then we began passing slushy patches of snow. I wanted to have a snowball fight! They use lots of salt on the road because of the snow, which mades the road bad. It got super bumpy and muddy with potholes. It was like a Bhutanese massage!

We stopped for a second so we could have a snowball fight! Afterward, with my hands frozen, we hopped back in the car and passed lots of yaks. To our right, we could see the second-highest mountain in Bhutan, which is 7,340 meters above sea level.

Then, we made it to the highest pass in Bhutan, Chele La. It’s 3,988 meters above sea level. The views were incredible! There were prayer flags everywhere and some prayer wheels. I could feel the altitude; it was hard for me to catch my breath. I definitely recommend wearing winter clothes there!

From there, we had less than an hour ride to get down. The road was literally cut into the mountain. I hadn’t felt the altitude like this in a long time.

We stopped at another viewpoint to see Haa Valley in all its glory. There was a military base and a town there. It’s a long valley surrounded by mountains. I could see a monastery with a red roof to the left.

We made it to the bottom of the mountain. There weren’t that many people in the town. We’d finally arrived in Haa Valley. I couldn’t wait to explore it!

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50 Hours in Paro, Bhutan! (Full Documentary) Bhutanese Street Food and Haa Valley!

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Welcome to Bhutan! This small Himalayan country located between India and China is known for its unique Buddhist culture.

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It’s a peaceful mountain paradise, and it’s no wonder people call it the Last Shangri-La. But it’s also known by a more powerful nickname: “The Land of the Thunder Dragon.”

I’m about to take you into the city of Paro and to the beautiful Haa Valley. We’re visiting gorgeous monasteries and temples, and trying some of the best food in Bhutan! Ema datshi, hoentay, and even spicy animal organs! It’s so good, but don’t take my word for it! Let’s go to Paro and Haa Valley, Bhutan!

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Best Bhutanese Food - FEAST of Bhutan Dishes - Fermented YAK Cheese! (Day 12)

Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant serves some of the best Bhutanese food you’ll ever eat.
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If there’s one Bhutanese food restaurant you have to eat at when you’re in Bhutan it’s the Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant. This was probably the best Bhutanese food meal that I had in all of Bhutan. The food and the knowledge of Bhutanese culture was amazing.

Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant - They also have a museum, but the best reason to come here is for their restaurant. They aim to really preserve traditional Bhutan culture and food. Even though I had been in Bhutan for almost two weeks already, I tried some very unique Bhutanese dishes at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant and also got a lesson on how to eat traditional Bhutanese food. This is one of the world’s greatest Bhutanese restaurants and preservations of Bhutanese culture in Thimphu.

Here are some of the main Bhutanese dishes we ate:
Suja - herbal butter tea
Sweet buckwheat
Bitter buckwheat noodles
Dried fiddlehead ferns
Roasted barley dough
Bamboo shoots and fermented beans
Dried beef with fermented yak cheese
Sikam paa - dried pork with chilies
Chanterelle mushrooms
Ema datshi - chillies and cheese
Bhutanese chicken curry
Kewa datshi - potatoes and cheese

After our huge Bhutanese food lunch we had some Indian food with Matt including some momos and paratha for dinner.

It was a great day of food in Thimphu, Bhutan!

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Bhutanese Breakfast Food and Incredible Views at Chele La Pass (3,988 meters), Bhutan (Day 9)

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On Day 9 of our food and travel trip to Bhutan, we woke up in Haa Valley, had a delicious Bhutanese breakfast, took a hike, and the highlight for me was driving through Chele La Pass (3,988 meters) at sunset.

Haa Valley Farm Stay (Ugyen & Doley) - Bhutanese breakfast was again fantastic - with a mixture of different dishes including bitter gourd and chili sauce, and of course, butter tea.

After taking a beautiful hike up one of the hills in Haa Valley, we then headed down to Risum Lodge for a Bhutanese lunch, which was overall good.

In the afternoon, we started driving back to Thimphu where we passed through Chele La Pass - 3,988 meters (13,083 feet), what I believe is the highest mountain road pass in Bhutan. The sunset views were impressive, and the yaks at the top were also amazing to see.

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Marzhi village home stay - Experience the typical Bhutanese village stay at Punakha - VLOG#170

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10: Kyichu Lakhang :
11: Ta Dzong & National museum :
12: Ringpung Dzong, paro :
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14: Paro airport bird eye view point :
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Review of the Tigers Nest Hike in Bhutan - What it's really like to hike.

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Rare BHUTANESE DUMPLINGS in Haa Valley + Haa Village Tour | Bhutan

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After arriving in Haa Valley on my seventh day in Bhutan, I immediately hit the ground running with an amazing Bhutanese lunch! Join me as I have some super tasty Bhutanese dumplings in Haa Valley and go on village tour in Haa, Bhutan!

My afternoon started outside the Pedlen Restaurant in the village of Haa. I was joined by my friend and guide Tsheten from MyBhutan.

I started with some chilies, potatoes, and beef; ema dashti with red and green chilies; radish with red chilies; a dumpling; and potato fritters. The ema dashti was super spicy. It hit me right away! It was both creamy and spicy and was fantastic. I needed some chai afterward to calm down the heat in my mouth! Next was a piece of moist, tender, and slightly spicy beef with soft potatoes.

The radish was really nice in terms of spice. I followed that with some cheesy and creamy tomatoes. The hoentay dumplings were a little bitter and full of soft and delicate turnip greens They were my favorite dumplings of the trip so far, especially with the ezay! Then, I had some earthy ara, a soft and spicy potato fritter, and some papad and dal to finish up.

After lunch, it was time to explore Haa! The population is only around 14,000 people. It’s known for having more shopkeepers than customers. I loved the traditional architecture in the town.

We visited a pair of general shops, the second of which only sold Buddhist items for the home or families. I bought a carved skull keychain, which fends off evil and cost 250 Nu/$3.31 USD.

We braved the frigid wind across a suspension bridge over the Haa Chhu River. On the other side was a small Buddhist temple and tons of white prayer flags, which are for someone who has passed away.
We walked along the Haa Chhu River, past a golf course and the Fortress of Haa, and through a colorful stupa, to get to the White Temple.

The White Temple was made up of several buildings and a massive courtyard. To the right and left are the monks’ residences, and at the very top is a temple with a statue of the god of longevity.

Then, we hiked past a herd of cows down a path toward the Black Temple. It was much smaller than the White Temple. Inside are statues of the future Buddha, the second Buddha, and the Unifier. It is thought that the statue of the future Buddha has saved the locals from epidemics and famines. The grounds were beautiful!

Then, we hiked back down to the road and drove to Risum Resort, where I had a super nice room. After a tour and a quic nap, it was time for dinner! There, Tsheten served me 10 fried hoentay dumplings, 10 steamed ones, ema dashti, chili paste, ara, and chai.

I tried a fried hoentay with the chili paste. It was oily, crunchy, and full of turnip leaves. It tasted like a fried empanada. The chili paste wasn’t that hot, though. The ema dashti was really cheesy and spicy but so good! The cheese was a little different; it was processed.

Then, I grabbed a steamed hoentay with no chilies. It was bigger than the ones I’d had earlier. I added some ema dashti to a large fried hoentay, which was so good. The fried ones were tastier, but I loved the steamed ones, too. They were right up there with the xiaolongbao I loved when I visited Shanghai. When you mix dumplings, vegetables, chilies, and cheese, you can’t go wrong!

The ara was also delicious. It was super clear and flavorful. What an awesome day in Haa Valley!

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Trekking & Things to do in Bhutan (Documentary in 4k)

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With this video I give you an introduction to traveling and things to do in Bhutan, I explain why the Bhutan visa has such a high price tag and why it is only possible to explore the country on a tour. I take you with me on the demanding Druk Path trek and show you around all the major sights in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro including the hike up to the popular Tiger’s Nest monastery.

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- Buddha Dordenma
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- Royal Takin Preserve
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- Kyichu Lhakhang


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Traditional Bhutanese Food and Attractions in Thimphu, Bhutan! (Day 6)

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On Day 6 in Bhutan we had a Bhutanese Chinese meal for lunch, then visited some attractions in Thimphu, and finished the day with an amazing traditional Bhutanese food meal at Simply Bhutan.

Zombala 2 Restaurant - This restaurant is located right in the heart of Thimphu and they serve some very unique and quite delicious Indian Bhutanese Chinese food. The fried rice in particular was quite impressively good.

Buddha Point - One of the famous attractions in Thimphu is visiting Buddha Point. The views from up on the mountain were wonderful. We then took a short hike.

Bhutan Takin Preserve - Another interesting attraction you can visit in Thimphu is the Bhutan Takin Preserve. I had never seen a takin before, but there were very cool to see.

Simply Bhutan - For dinner we went to a traditional Bhutanese food restaurant called Simply Bhutan. The restaurant is set up as a traditional cultural house and you can walk around and do various activities. The highlight is the traditional Bhutanese food and they served a huge amount spread of traditional dishes.

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Local Bhutanese Village Food and Beautiful Hike in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan! (Day 16)

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On Day 16 of our travel and food tour of Bhutan we had an amazing Bhutanese breakfast, took a hike, visited another village for lunch, and stayed at a local home farm stay.

Gangtay Nature Trail - In the morning we took a hike to see black necked cranes. The views of Phobjikha Valley were spectacular.

Yangkha Dem Farmhouse - We drove over to another village and stopped for lunch at another farm house. Some of the Bhutanese dishes we ate included lom - turnip leaves, ezay - any kind of chili sauce or chili pickle, and shamu datshi - mushrooms and cheese.

Phub Lham Farmhouse - At the end of the day, we checked into another farm house home stay in Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan to spend the night.

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Homestay, Bhutan Local Village Food in Phobjikha Valley, Local Farm Village Experiences in Gangtey

Enjoy the Local Farm Village Homestay and an incredible amazing opportunity to learn about Bhutanese village food and hospitality.
Their hospitality will really amaze us.

The Black-necked Crane Festival is celebrated on November 11th
The Teachu Festival is celebrated twice a year in Gangtey, in June and then in December or January. The special day is chosen according to the Bhutanese calendar.

December and January are winters. The Phobjica Valley is then covered in snow.

The main crop here is potato

There are many homestays in Phobjikha Valley. The rent for this homestay is from Rs 750 to Rs,. 900.
Rs, 850 / - for three meals a day

Here are the innocent villagers. They will take care of us as a family.
They always look very happy. That is why Bhutan is said to have the happiest people in the world.

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Bhutan Tour Vlog: Breathtaking Phobjikha Valley! Hiking in Gangtey Nature Trail & Gonpa Monastery

Welcome to our exciting Bhutan Tour! In this vlog, we take you to explore the breathtaking beauty of Phobjikha Valley, hike on Gangtey Nature Trail, visit Gangtey Gonpa Monastery, Black-Necked Crane Information Centre.
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Punakha to Phobjikha Valley
01:00 Khandu Hotel
02:07 Drive to Phobjikha Valley
02:32 Spotting Yak in Phobjikha
03:00 Hiking through Gangtey Nature Trail
10:21 Black Necked Crane Information Centre, Phobjikha
13:03 Gakiling Guest House, Gangtey
14:09 Dewachen Hotel & Spa, Phobjikha
17:00 Snowfall at Gangtey, Bhutan
18:24 Gangtey Gonpa aka Ganttey Monastery

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The mesmerising Phobjikha valley is the winter home of black necked cranes that migrate from the arid plains in the north to pass winter in milder and lower climate. Phobjikha, at an altitude of 2900 m, falls under the district of Wangduephodrang and lies on the periphery of the Black Mountain National Park. The valley boasts two beautiful meandering rivers, Nakay Chhu (Chhu Naap-black water) and Gay Chhu (Chhu Karp-white water).



According to a local legend, the two rivers actually represent a snake and a boar. The two animals once raced each other with an agreement that if the snake (Nakay Chhu) won, Phobjikha valley would be able to grow rice, but if the boar won, then rice could never be cultivated in the area. The snake lost since it had to meander all the way during its journey. Rice cannot be cultivated in the valley even today.



The valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan. The surprise of finding such a wide, flat valley without any trees after the hard climb through dense forests is augmented by an impression of vast space, and extremely rare experience in Bhutan where most of the valley’s are tightly enclosed. Perched on a small hill that rises from the valley floor, the Gangtey Monastery is the biggest Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan. The Monastery is surrounded by a large village inhabited mainly by the families of the 140 Gomchens who take care of the Monastery.

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Remote Village in Bhutan | A Day In Phobjika Valley

We Spend a Day in Phobjika Valley . A perfect getaway for nature and wildlife lovers, Phobjikha valley in Bhutan is one of the most spectacular natural settings one may find in Bhutan. Located on the incline of Black Mountains Park, this bowl shaped glacial valley an important wildlife preserve land of the country as it sits on the edge of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.

With an assortment of flora and fauna species, this valley provides an excellent opportunity to experience the wildlife from close. The biggest draw to the valley is black-necked cranes. Apart from that one can also see Himalayan black bears, sambars, leopards and red foxes among other mammal species.

The Gangte Goemba, is a magnificent Bhutanese architecture that provides a spectacular view of the entire valley.

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Phobjikha Valley Bhutan

Phobjikha Valley s a vast U-shaped glacial valley, also known as Gangteng Valley named after the impressive Gangteng Monastery of the Nyingma sect in central Bhutan, where the graceful black-necked cranes in Bhutan (Grus nigricollis) from the Tibetan Plateau visit the valley during the winter season to roost. On arrival in the Phobjikha Valley in the last week of October, the black-necked cranes circle the Gangteng Monastery three times and also repeat the process while returning to Tibet. The broad valley with its best-known marshland in Bhutan, is popular for its scenic splendour and cultural uniqueness. The valley is rich in faunal biodiversity and has, apart from the globally threatened black-necked cranes Grus nigricollis, 13 other globally threatened species. Within the ambit of the valley, an area of about 163 square kilometres (63 sq mi) has been declared a protected area, which is managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Nature (RSPN), for the protection of nature, authorized to manage, on lease basis, by the Ministry of Agriculture.

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