Locating 3,000 meters above sea level, Gangtey Monastery (also known as Gantey Gongpa) is uniquely positioned overlooking the largest the largest and the most significant wetland valley in the country – Phobjikha Valley.
It was first built as a small village monastery in 1613 and later expanded into a monastery complex with a main central tower surrounded by 5 temples. The monastery has been completely restored from 2002 to 2008, preserving the old structures, carvings and paintings while putting in 104 new pillars. Today, Gangtey Monastery Complex consists of the main tower, surrounded by monks’ living quarters, meditation halls and a guest house. It is a tranquil monastery with a spectacular view of Phobjikha Valley which is 3,000 above sea level.
崗堤寺有三個入口，這入口會經過一段短短的路，沿途經過寺院前的村落，可以看看當地一些房子和商店。
這是崗堤寺的正門。
崗堤寺的中庭相當大，圖右莊嚴雄偉的建築物是主殿。
平日有當地人前來參拜祈福，他們都站在正殿前一段距離参拜。
小喇嘛上課的情況。他們坐在地上，由比較年長的喇嘛帶領小喇嘛念經。
寺內的小喇很友善，他們都會懂一點英文，因為都是會修讀的課程，有些只成為喇嘛一兩年。
崗堤寺位於山上，可以俯瞰不丹最大濕地高原山谷，冬天是黑頸鶴棲息的地方。所以每年崗堤寺11月份會舉行黑頸鶴祭典，吸引很多當地及遊客前來參加。
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