Bhutan Bird Watching Tour

Package Overview

Bhutan ‘s extensive bird list reflects the kingdom’s wide range of agro-ecological environments, from subtropical to alpine. Currently 675 species have been recorded in Bhutan . Most widely known are the Black Neck Cranes, a rare and endangered crane. In Bhutan , the Black Neck Crane holds a special place in folklore and Bhutanese hearts. To injure a Black Neck Crane in Bhutan is go to prison for life.

Hundreds flock to the Phobjikha Valley , a glacial valley in a remote area with no electrical power. Here the Black Neck Cranes are conservatory protected and can be viewed. There are many legends and myths about this bird. The Bhutanese call it Thrung Thrung. Black Neck Crane Dancers honor the bird with a festival dance. Other migratory birds as the Pailas’ fish eagle, which is considered rare, migrates through Bhutan between Tibet and northern India . This bird is often seen near Wangdi near spring. Often it will be spotted with Ospreys and Pied Avocet. Wintertime brings numerous species down to lower altitudes, including accentors, rose finches, grosbeaks, snow pigeons and pheasants such as the satyrtragopan, the Himalayan monal and the blood pheasant.

Even the casual observer can be sure to see the blue whistling-thrush, yellow blue magpie, the wallcreeper, white capped water redstarts, spotted nutcracker in the pine forest and the red-billed choughs on the roofs on the dzongs. All animals in Bhutan are protected by the Buddhist ethic that prohibits killing. Further protection in the 1995 Forest and Nature Conservation Act defines several species as totally protected. Black Neck Cranes, Monal Pheasant, Peacock, Pheasant, Raven and the Rufous-Necked Hornbill.

The following itinerary is a suggestion and can be modified according to length of your stay.
Bird-Watching Itinerary (End of March and all of April)
Note: Tour and Tour Information are subject to change.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Paro, drive to your Paro/ overnight

  Arrive Paro, drive to your Paro/ overnight
• Day 2 : Drive to Thimphu, Capitol of Bhutan , Birding, Overnight Hotel

  Drive to Thimphu, Capitol of Bhutan , Birding, Overnight Hotel
• Day 3 : A Drive Into the Country a Full Day Birding, Return to Thimphu , Overnight At Hotel.

  A Drive Into the Country a Full Day Birding, Return to Thimphu , Overnight At Hotel.
• Day 4 : Drive to Dochula Pass (10,500 ft.) Overnight at hotel.

  Drive to Dochula Pass (10,500 ft.) Overnight at hotel.
• Day 5 : Today We Drive to Punakha. Overnight Camp

  Today We Drive to Punakha. Overnight Camp
• Day 6 : Entire Day Bird Watching in Tashithang Valley, Overnight At Camp

  Entire Day Bird Watching in Tashithang Valley, Overnight At Camp
• Day 7 : Depart Tashithang for Wangdue Pelela Pass. Overnight in Trongsa Hotel

  Depart Tashithang for Wangdue Pelela Pass. Overnight in Trongsa Hotel
• Day 8 : Drive from Trongsa to Kuengarabten. Overnight in Bumthang

  Drive from Trongsa to Kuengarabten. Overnight in Bumthang
• Day 9 : Depart Bumthang, for Gayzamchu

  Depart Bumthang, for Gayzamchu
• Day 10 : Leave Gayzamchu for Sengor Crossing Thumshingla Pass, Overnight Halt in Sengor

  Leave Gayzamchu for Sengor Crossing Thumshingla Pass, Overnight Halt in Sengor
• Day 11 : Continuing On to Thrumshingla – Overnight Camp At Yongkola Lingmithang.

  Continuing On to Thrumshingla – Overnight Camp At Yongkola Lingmithang.
• Day 12 : Lingmithang Birdwatching Full Day. Overnight Halt.

  Lingmithang Birdwatching Full Day. Overnight Halt.
• Day 13 : Begin Drive Back to West. Photos Stops. Overnight Hotel

  Begin Drive Back to West. Photos Stops. Overnight Hotel
• Day 14 : Continue Our Drive Back Toward the West, Arrive Paro

  Continue Our Drive Back Toward the West, Arrive Paro
• Day 15 : Depart for Airport and Your Return Home.

  Depart for Airport and Your Return Home.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Price & Rates

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• Chaksibari Marg, Block No. 591, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
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