Bird Watching in Bhutan Tour

Package Overview

In Bhutan’s remote regions, discover hidden realms of ancient hill villages and mist-shrouded valleys dotted with Chortens and religious symbols devoted to the protector deities of man and nature. This trip will take also take you to the south of Bhutan, a region covered with dense forests. Here in a green, mountainous landscape, tiny villages isolated from modern the world have successfully preserved their ancient ways and lifestyle.

We journey to the southern region of Tsirang and explore the beautiful forest where the Rufous necked Hornbills are in abundance. We then head to Galephu to see the Nuthatch, Pied Falconet, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Sultan Tit, Black-backed Forktail, Red- headed Trogon, Black Eagle, Jungle Babbler, Grey-sided Laughing Thrush and many more birds. Village-to-village and from one habitat to another, this trip will bring you into exquisite valleys that seem drawn from classical Bhutanese Buddhist murals, and you enjoy the rare cultural opportunity of hospitality.

Dress Code -

Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.International Telephone Calls
Laundry Bills
Bar Bills
International Flights
Basic Trekking Equipments
All Ground Transportation
5 Star Accommodation
All Meal While Trek

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Paro

  Welcome to Paro International Airport, Bhutan. our representative welcome you on arrival. if time permits in afternoon we go for birding to River banks and search for Ibis bill, Black- tailed Crake, Common Sandpiper, olive-backed Pipit and Dark-throated Thrush.
• Day 2 : Drive Paro - Chelila - Thimphu

  Morning drive Chelila pass (3890m). which is the highest pass reached by car in Bhutan. we observe for three different species of Pheasants: the colorful Himalayan Monal, flocks of Blood Pheasants and Kalij Pheasant. there is high chances to see Rose-finches, Grosbeaks and Laughing thrushes later back to Paro and Thimpu.
• Day 3 : Drive Thimphu to Punakha

  After breakfast we drive to Dochula Pass (3150 meter), around this area there are different birds like Fire-tailed Myzornis, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, Rufous-breasted Bush Robin, Black-eared Shrike Babblers, and Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Grey-winged Blackbird, Spotted Nutcracker, Gold-billed Magpie .
  We continue drive to Punakha for lunch then visit ' Punthang Dechen Phodrang' and Punakha Dzong
• Day 4 : Drive from Punakha - Tsirang Forest

  In the morning we drive quiet and peaceful forests. it is newly opened for tourists. whole day we explore birds - Rufous-necked Hornbill, Great Hornbill & more ..
• Day 5 : Tour from Tsirang - Galephu

  In the morning we will do birding in jungle which is the habitat Nuthatch, Pied Falconet, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Sultan Tit, Black-backed Forktail, Red- headed Trogon, Black Eagle, Jungle Babbler, Grey-sided Laughingthrush and many more.
• Day 6 : Whole Day Birding Galephu

  We do full day birding in Gelephu and find Pied Falconet, Jungle Babbler, Large Hawk Cuckoo, Pin-tailed Green Pigeon, Wreathed and Great Hornbill, Puff-throated Babbler, Indian Roller and more
• Day 7 : Tour from Galeyphu to Zhemgang

  In the morning look for Laughingthrushs, Tesias, couple of Wren Babbler and Parrot bills in lower alivation.
• Day 8 : Birding in Zhemgang

  Today we look for Rufous - necked Hornbill, Green Pigeons Cutia, White-browed Shrike Babblers, Minlas, White-tailed Nuthatch, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch & many more.
• Day 9 : Tour from Zhemgang to Trongsa

  In today's trip we chance to see Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babblers, White-browed Scimitar Babblers, Steak-breasted Scimitar Babblers, Grey-bellied Tesia, Crested Buntings, Long-tailed Shrikes, Prinias, Rufous Woodpeckers, Common Green Magpie, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Common Kestrel and minivets.
• Day 10 : Drive Trongsa - Paro

  Today we drive 7hrs on the way you will see some more birds and you might have missed them on other days.
• Day 11 : Departure

  In the morning we drive to Airport for farewell.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• 3 Star Hotel Accommodation
• One time visa fees US$40
• Tips Travel Insurance
• All taxes and fees Entrance fees to all the monument and museum
• Royalty US$ 65/person/night(Child under 12 year is exempt from Royalty US$65)
• Mineral drinking water
• Personal Guide

Exclusions

• International Telephone Calls
• Laundry Bills
• Bar Bills
• International Flights
• Basic Trekking Equipments
• All Ground Transportation
• 5 Star Accommodation
• All Meal While Trek

Terms & Conditions

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