The phobjikha(the valley of black necked crane) is at the altitude of  3900mts lies in the region of black mountain in the western Bhutan. This once the glacier valley  is the home to hundreds of  endangered species of bird, the black neck crane during the cold winter. This  is also one of the best tourist spot in Bhutan to enjoy the nature

The community of Phobjikha, students and all tourism stakeholders  celebrated World Tourism Day on 27th September at Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang.  Organised by Tourism Council of Bhutan(TCB), the theme this year is, ‘Tourism and Community Development.’

Economic affairs minister Norbu Wangchuk will grace the event.

TCB officials said the theme this year focuses on social, cultural, political and economic values or tourism and community development, among others.

Located about 75km from Wangduephodrang, Phobjikha relates perfectly with the theme this year, officials said.

Records with TCB show about 24 households in Phobjikha who actively participated into converting few of their rooms as farmhouse stays, thereby realising the benefits of community based sustainable tourism (CBST).

Tourism officials said CBST is an alternative income option, as well as an opportunity for employment.

The CBST in Phobjikha mainly focuses on development of tourism products, facilities, and services like capacity building of local communities.