Flora & Fauna in Bhutan Tour (Botanical Expedition in Western Bhutan)

Package Overview

Renowned for their outstanding botanical diversity, the forests of Bhutan even now cover more than 70% of the terrain. This remarkable density of vegetation, contrasting with the stark landscapes of Tibet to the north, is due to the combined effect of strong sunshine, heavy monsoon rainfall and minimal glaciations. More than5000 species of plants have been identified throughout the country, including 46 varieties of rhododendron, and some 600 varieties of orchid. Many of these plants are used in the rich pharmacopoeia of traditional Tibetan and Bhutanese medicine. The three vegetation and climatic zones (tropical, temperate and alpine) found through the sub-Himalayan countries are also apparent in Bhutan.

Trip Overview:

• Total Days: 14
• Trip Dates: Spring (March to early June) and in autumn (mid September to mid/late November)
• Group Size: minimum 2 people
• Maximum 16 people

• Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
• High risk medical insurance
• Air tickets
• Purely personal nature expenses
• Emergency rescue evacuation if needed

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Paro

  Arrive Paro, Check in Hotel.
• Day 2 : Thimphu

  Paro to Thimphu.
• Day 3 : Thimphu

  Drive to Dotena and hike up Via Dolong Gonpa and Tango Monastry, Botanisation of Cool temperate tree species and Orchids and Fern species.
• Day 4 : Thimphu

  Sight seeing in Thimphu.
• Day 5 : Punakha

  Drive to Dochula Pass and hike down to Lamperi Botanical Park. Botanisation on Oak-Laurel tree species of temperate rain forest, othere species include Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Orchids, and Ferns etc.
• Day 6 : Punakha

  Drive to Rimchu and botanisation inside the warm broad-leaved evergreen forest inside the Jigme Dorji Wangchuk Natonal Park. The area is said to be rich in Orchids, Arisaemas and Ferns.
• Day 7 : Wangdiphodrang

  Drive till Tiki Zampa and hike up to Tashila. The area is said to be rich in terrestrial Orchids epiphytic plants as well.
• Day 8 : Gangtey

  Drive to Lawala Pass and hike down to the valley of Phobjikha, botansation on Rhdodendrons, Viburnums, Primulas etc. Meadow of Yushiana and the yaks will be seen commonly.
• Day 9 : Gangtey

  Drive to Lawala Pass and hike down to the valley of Phobjikha, botansation on Rhdodendrons, Viburnums, Primulas etc. Meadow of Yushiana and the yaks will be seen commonly.
• Day 10 : Gangtey

  Drive to Lawala Pass and hike down to the valley of Phobjikha, botansation on Rhdodendrons, Viburnums, Primulas etc. Meadow of Yushiana and the yaks will be seen commonly.
• Day 11 : Gangtey

  Valleys walk and enjoy the Geo-morphological formation of Phobjikha Valley, species composotion and visit to crane centre.
• Day 12 : Thimphu

  Drive to Menchuna and hike to Drak Karpo and the area is very rich in Ferns, Zingibers and Orchids as well.
• Day 13 : Gangtey

  Drive to Lawala Pass and hike down to the valley of Phobjikha, botansation on Rhdodendrons, Viburnums, Primulas etc. Meadow of Yushiana and the yaks will be seen commonly.
• Day 14 : Haa

  Drive to Chelela and botanisation on Rhododendrons and Alpine Plants at Chelela Pass. While driving to Ha bed of Primulas will be seen besides the road.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers

Exclusions

• Service Excludes
• Alcoholic beverages & telephone calls
• High risk medical insurance
• Air tickets
• Purely personal nature expenses
• Emergency rescue evacuation if needed

Package Start From

• Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Thori Lam, Lower Motithang, Thimphu, Bhutan - 918
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