Bhutan Bird Watching Tour

Package Overview

Bhutan is a paradise for bird lovers. Over 670 species of birds have been recorded and many more are yet to be discovered. Around 50 species of the known birds are winter migrants. These include ducks, waders, birds of prey, thrushes, finches and buntings.

The partial migrants to Bhutan include cuckoos, swifts, bee-eaters, warblers and flycatchers. The country harbors more than 16 species of vulnerable birds. They are the Pallas’s Fish Eagle, White bellied Heron, Satyr Tragopan, Gray-bellied Tragopan, Ward’s Trogon, Blyth’s King Fisher, Yellow-rumped Honey Guide, Rufous Throated Wren Babbler, Chestnut-breasted Partridge, Blyth’s Trogon, Wood Snipe, Dark-rumped Swift, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Gray-crowned Prinia and the Beautiful Nuthatch all of which breed in Bhutan.

Bhutan is home to many species of birds that are in danger of extinction, including the Imperial Heron, which is one of the fifty rarest birds in the world and the rare Black-Necked Crane, which breeds in Tibet and then migrates over the Himalayas to Bhutan during the winter months. The Cranes can be spotted in Phobjikha Valley in Western Bhutan, Bumthang in Central Bhutan and in Bomdeling in Eastern Bhutan. They migrate to these winter roosting sites in the months of September and October and fly back to Tibet between February and March.Both International & domestic Flight fares.
Visa fees USD 40.
Travel insurance coverage.
Drinks/Beverages.
Communication charges, laundry, tips, porters at hotels.
Other expenses of personal nature.
Tour Money transfer Fee.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro – Thimphu

  On the flight to Paro Airport, you will be welcomed by the spectacular panoramic views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks (includes the sacred Mount Jomolhari and Jichu Drake in Bhutan). Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representatives and begins your experience on this mystical Kingdom of Thunder Dragon. We will drive to Thimphu, the Capital of Bhutan. Along the way, we may see Red-billed Choughs which are quite common in this valley. We will stop to look for Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) and Brown Dipper (Cinclus pallasii). If we are lucky enough, we might also see a Rufous-fronted Tit (Aegithalos iouschistos). In the evening, you can stroll through the Thimphu town. You may have a chance to visit the Centenary Farmers’ Market which runs only from Wednesday till Monday evening. A wide range of foodstuffs and local arts and crafts are sold at this market. Overnight hotel in Thimphu.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 2 : Thimphu – Punakha

  In the morning, we will drive to Punakha. On the way, we will pass by the Dochula pass where a beautiful panoramic view of the mountain range can be seen, especially on clear skies. The place is further beautified by the 108 stupa built by the eldest Queen Mother Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. As we enter the mixed forests of hemlock, fir, oak, blossoming magnolias and rhododendrons, we will see a wealth of bird life. We will follow a trail into the forest to explore the bird life of this area. We may have the chance to see skulking Hill Partridge (Arborophila torqueola), Satyr Tragopan, Golden Bush Robin (Tarsiger chrysaeus), immaculate Cutia (Dasyprocta aguti), Brown Parrotbill (Paradoxornis unicolor) and Fire-tailed Myzornis (Myzornis pyrrhoura). If we are lucky enough, we can spot the Ward’s Trogon (Harpactes Wardi), one of Bhutan’s premier avian prizes. Camp in Punakha.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 3 : Birding in Punakha.

  Today, we continue to explore along the Mo Chu river and the bird-rich sub tropical forests. Our route will take us past the spectacular Punakha Dzong (a combination of fortress and monastery). We should see an impressive array of species here. If we are lucky, we may spot the White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis), one of Bhutan’s rarest birds. Brightly coloured Minivets, noisy Spotted Laughing Thrushes (Garrulax ocellatus) and Ibisbills (Ibidorhyncha struthersii) will likely also be seen. A whole host of forest species, such as Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis), Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus), Wedge-tailed Pigeon (Treron sphenurus), Fire-capped Tit (Cephalopyrus flammiceps), White-gorgeted Flycatcher (Ficedula monileger), the rare Yellow-vented Warbler (Phylloscopus cantator), the Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophrys), Spotted and Pygmy Wren-Babblers, and Tesia, are waiting for us to discover them. Tonight,still camp in Punakha.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 4 : Punakha – Phobjikha

  We will continue our journey to the East, past Wangduephodrang Dzong. We will make a series of brief stops to scan the river channel. We can also check the forest edges and explore some small patches of cultivation for sight of birds. In the late afternoon, we will enter a productive forest. We will have a brief stop here to look for species such as the Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus), Satyr Tragopan, the majestic Himalayan Monal, Spotted Laughing Thrush (Garrulax ocellatus), Yellowish-bellied Bush-Warbler (Cettia acanthizoides), Rusty-flanked Tree Creeper (Certhia nipalensis), White-browed Bush Robin (Tarsiger indicus) and White-winged Grosbeak (Mycerobas carnipes). In the evening, we will reach our hotel in Phobjikha.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 5 : Phobjikha - Trongsa

  In the morning, we will take a nature hike in Phobjikha valley, which is well known as the winter home for the endangered Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollis) that migrate from its northern habitats in Tibet and Siberia. These elegant and shy birds can be only observed from early November to end of the March.
  After the visit, we will drive to Trongsa. We will be passing through the Pelela pass at 3,300 metres above sea level and we will enter into meadows of high altitude dwarf bamboo where sheep and yaks will be grazing the pasture. Just 3 miles below the pass, we will stop to search for birds such as the Great and Brown Parrot bills (Paradoxornis unicolor), and the Golden-breasted Fulvetta (Lioparus chrysotis). Along the way to Trongsa, we will arrive at Chendebji Chorten, a huge 18th century stupa. It has the design of the Kathmandu’s Swayambhunath Stupa, with eyes painted at the four cardinal points to subdue an evil spirit. Today, Chendebji Chorten is a favourite spot for lunch for both locals and tourists. We will stay overnight at a hotel in Trongsa.
  

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 6 : Trongsa – Zhemgang

  Today, we will be heading south to Zhemgang. In Zhemgang, we will start our trekking into the forest, aiming to spot the rare and little-known Yellow-rumped Honey guide (Indicator xanthonotus), Fire-capped Tit (Cephalopyrus flammiceps), Large Niltava (Niltava grandis), Russet Bush Warbler (Bradypterus mandelli), and Nuthatch. This spectacular forested valley is also a good area to spot the endangered Golden Langur monkey. Our camp site will be right in the heart of superb forest. Bird species which can be seen here include the Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii), Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus), Pin-tailed Green Pigeon (Treron apicauda), Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis), Cutia, and Rufous-faced Warbler (Abroscopus albogularis). We also stand a further chance of encountering the rare White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis).Camp in Zhemgang

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 7 : Birding in Zhemgang

  We will camp in Zhemgang for another day to further explore this place.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 8 : Zhemgang – Trongsa – Bumthang.

  After breakfast, we will drive back to Trongsa before driving to Bumthang. The scenery will suddenly change to broad grassy valleys, and rolling hillsides covered in spruce and fir. Nutcrackers are common in this area. To spot this region’s special bird species, we need to spend a little more time searching for the Slender billed Scimitar Babbler (Xiphirhynchus superciliaris), Fulvous, Brown and Great Parrot bills (Paradoxornis unicolor), White-browed and Rufous-breasted Bush Robins (Tarsiger chrysaeus) and Dark-rumped Rosefinch (Carpodacus edwardsii). In the evening, overnight hotels in Bumthang.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 9 : Bumthang – Sengor.

  After an early breakfast, we can continue to search for the Monal, Satyr Tragopan and Blood Pheasant before we start our journey to Sengor. On the way, we will reach the Thrumsingla Pass at an attitude of 3,780m (the highest road pass in Bhutan). After the pass, the road will plunge dramatically down into rich semi tropical rainforest. We will find ourselves on the Lingmethang Road, perhaps Asia’s premier birding road. Many of Bhutan’s most sought-after birds can be found here, including the Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii), Ward’s Trogon (Harpactes wardi), the majestic Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis), Blue-naped Pitta (Pitta nipalensis), Bluefronted Robin (Cinclidium frontale), and the Sikkim Wedge-billed, Long-billed and Bar-winged Wren Babblers. Camp in Sengor for the night.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 10 : Sengor – Lingmethang.

  Today, we will spend our day to explore the fabulous, lush primary forests near Lingmethang for this area’s special bird’s species. We will get to spot the Slender billed and Coral-billed Scimitar-Babblers (Pomatorhinus ferruginosus), Scaly and Blue-winged Laughing Thrushes, Greater Rufous-headed Parrot bill (Paradoxornis ruficeps), Broad-billed Warbler (Tickellia hodgsoni), White-naped Yuhina (Yuhina bakeri), and Rufous-throated Wren- Babbler (Spelaeornis caudatus). Tonight, Camp in Lingmethang.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 11 : Lingmethang.

  Today, we will continue our exploration in Lingmethang. Tonight, Camp in Lingmethang.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 12 : Lingmethang - Trashigang.

  Leaving our campsite, we continue our journey east towards Trashigang, a small town in north eastern Bhutan. We will spend the night camping at a site where Black-tailed Crake (Amaurornis bicolor) are regularly seen. Camp in Trashigang.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 13 : Trashigang - Narphung.

  Today, we will be heading south to South Eastern Bhutan. On the way, we will pass by some villages, several forest-covered passes and spectacular river valleys. We will make several exploratory birding stops at the forests near Narphung. We may have a chance to spot birds such as the Grey-sided Laughing Thrush (Garrulax caerulatus) and Ward’s Trogon (Harpactes wardi). Tonight camp in Narphung.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 14 : Narphung – Deothang

  Our campsite near Narphung is in the heart of prime mid-altitude forest and provides us with opportunities to study the birds of this rich biotope. We will spend the entire day birding in the forests between Morong and Deothang, having breakfast and lunch in the field. Today’s target species will include Mountain Imperial Pigeons (Ducula badia), Dark-rumped Swift (Apus acuticauda), Long-tailed Broadbill (Psarisomus dalhousiae), and Rufous-necked Laughing Thrush (Garrulax ruficollis). Here, we stand another chance of encountering the enigmatic Beautiful Nuthatch. Tonight camp in Deothang.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 15 : Deothang – Samdrup Jongkhar

  Today, we will explore the forested hill slopes around Samdrup Jongkhar, a bustling border town lying at the junction of the Himalayas and the Brahmaputra flood plain. Here, we may find species such as Grey Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron bicalcaratum), Jerdon’s Baza (Aviceda jerdoni), Pied Falconet (Microhierax melanoleucus), Dark-rumped Swift (Apus acuticauda), Wreathed Hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus), Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor), Pin-tailed Green- Pigeon (Treron apicauda), Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus), and Sultan Tit (Melanochlora sultanea). Tonight, hotel in Samdrup Jongkhar.

  • Meals & Drinks : Buffet and A La Carte ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental And Indian.

• Day 16 : Samdrup Jongkhar – Guwahati ( India)

  After breakfast, our Indian based representatives will take you on a 3 hour drive to Guwahati International Airport for domestic or international flight connection. We hope your holiday in Bhutan will give you fond memories of this beautiful Kingdom.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
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Exclusions

• Both International & domestic Flight fares.
• Visa fees USD 40.
• Travel insurance coverage.
• Drinks/Beverages.
• Communication charges, laundry, tips, porters at hotels.
• Other expenses of personal nature.
• Tour Money transfer Fee.

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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