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Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary covers about 1,520 sq km of northeastern Bhutan, most of Trashiyangtse district, at elevations from 1,500 m to 6,000 m. It was set up in 1998 and includes alpine lakes, temperate forest and the Bumdeling valley, where black necked cranes spend the winter, usually from November to February. The sanctuary also has cultural and religious sites, and about 3,000 households live within it.
A forestry permit is needed and is arranged through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator. The valley floor is reached by road a short drive north of Trashiyangtse town.
- How to Reach: Trashiyangtse is about two hours by road from Trashigang. The Bumdeling valley is a short drive north of town.
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