Located south of Punakha and the last town before central Bhutan, Wangduephodang is like an extended village with a few well-provisioned shops. The higher reach of the Wangduphodang valley provide rich pastureland for cattle. This district is famous for its find bamboo work, stone carvings, slate which is mined up a valley a few km from the town.
 
WANGDUEPHODANG DZONG:
Stretched along the hilltop above the confluence of the Punakha Chu and Tang Chu rivers, the imposing Wangduephodang Dzong is the town’s most visible feature. The dzong is open for visitors during Wangduphodang Tshechu, celebrated in autumn.
 
GANGTEY GOMPA/ PHOBJIKHA (3,00m/ 9,845ft):
In the mountains east of Wamgduphodang lies the beautiful Phobjikha valley, on the slopes of which is situated the great monastery of Gangtey, established I the 17^th century. The village of Phobjikha lies of few km, down from the monastery, on the valley floor. This quiet, remote valley is the winter home of black necked cranes, which migrate from the arid plains of Tibet in the north, to pass the winter months in a milder climate.