17-Day Private Nature Trip and Birding in Bhutan
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17-Day Private Nature Trip and Birding in Bhutan
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19 Dec
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20 Dec
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21 Dec
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Highlights
In this tour you will be almost making 360 degree Bhutan Tour. The tour will be a treat to nature and bird lovers. As you move you can see the change in vegetation from the hemlock and cool broadleaf forest in the west to warm broadleaf in the east to subtropical forest in the southern part.
You will be passing through some of the best birding sites in the kingdom. You would also be covering a short stretch of 26 Kilometers found between Sengor to Yongkola which is considered as “ Birding Capital of the world” by birders.
You may see few endangered bird species like White-bellied-Heron, Baer’s Pochard & few other vulnerable species like Rufous –Necked Hornbill , Black Necked Crane, Satyr Tragopan and so on and so forth.
The tour also includes camping in the jungle camp, day hike through national park, and village visits. We have also included few of the cultural sightseeing and famous Tiger nest hike to make this tour more wholesome.
Itinerary
Paro-Thimphu(54Km/1 And Half Hour)
Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEnjoy the breeze & the view on hilltop of Tachogang Lhakhang. You got to cross the bridge Over Pa Chhu river before reaching the Lhakhang.Buddha Dordenma
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Dordenma and take a blessing from the world largest Buddha's statue.The Craft GALLERY
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the evening stroll around Thimphu town, you can visit craft bazaar and check out small souvenir to take back home- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel in Thimphu, 3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Thimphu: Visit Jigme Dorji National Park
Jigme Dorji National Park
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday we will take an hour and half drive towards the northern end of Thimphu valley and hike through Jigme Dorji National Park. It is a huge park covering 4316KM Sq.feet , the park is a natural jewel with the wealth of biodiversity. However we will be just covering a very tiny part of it. It would be a pleasant hike through the forest of pines . You will be welcomed by variance of Bird . Commonly you may sight Laughing Thrust, Brown Dipper, Spotted Laughing Thrust, Fire capped Tit, Chestnut–crowned Laughing Thrushes, White-throated Laughing Thrushes, Rufous-bellied Woodpeckers, and White-collared Blackbirds. We will have packed lunch in the forest. Evening return to Thimphu . Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel in Thimphu, 3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Thimphu-Gangtey(134Km/6hrs)
Gangtey
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreePhobjikha valley is one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country and it serves as the nesting grounds for the endangered Black-necked Crane in winter. The bird species found in this valley are Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Blue-capped Rock Thrush,Fire-tailed Myzornis, Great Parrotbill, Alpine Accentor, Green-tailed Sunbird, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Rufous-vented Yuhina, Whiskered Yuhina, Scaly Thrush, Tickell’s Thrush, Fire-capped Tit, Amur falcon, Ward’s Trogon, Blue Rock Thrush, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Spotted Laughingthrush, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Red-headed Bullfinch, Scarlet Finch, White-tailed Nuthatch, etc.- AccommodationsOvernight At Hotel in Phobjikha, 3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Phobjikha – Trongsa ( 87kms/ 3 hours)
Trongsa
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDrive for three hours through dense evergreen forests of oak, rhododendron, horse chestnut, laurel, maple, fir, spruce, larch, hemlock and juniper to the central district of Trongsa crossing Pele La (pass) at 3390m. The species found in this area includes Spotted Laughingthrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Common Kestrel, Himalayan Griffon, Himalayan Swiftlet, Asian House Martin, Nepal House Martin, Common Rosefinch, Beatiful Rosefinch, White-browed Rosefinch, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Streaked-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Brown Parrotbill, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, and Speckled Wood Pigeon- AccommodationsOvernight At hotel in Trongsa, 3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Trongsa-Bumthang(68Km/2-3Hrs)
Tharpaling Monastery ཐར་པ་གླིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBumthang is famous for sighting pheasants . We can visit Tharparling monastery for magnificent Himalayan Monal and Satyr Tragopan. You may sight Spot-winged Grosbeak, Daurian Redstart, Olive-backed Pipit, Oriental Skylark, Black-billed Magpie, etc.- AccommodationsOvernight At Hotel , 3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Bumthang – Sengor- Yotongla (10 hours)
Sengor
10 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeA short stretch of 26Km of broad leaved forest in eastern Bhutan, found between Sengor & Yonkola is considered by birders as "Birding Capital of The World". Sengor to Namling : The hemlock and cool broad leaf forest host of Tragopans, Bar-winged Wren Babbler and the fire tailed Myzornis. Namling to Yonkola: Cool Broad leaf forest hostssing over Thrumsingla pass at 3800m.The species you would encounter are Blood Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Spotted Nutcracker, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Namling to Yongkhala: Cool and warm broad leaf forests host the yellow -rumped Honey Guide, Rufoused -Necked Hornbill,Laughing Thrush, Coral Billed Scimitar Babbler, ad the golden breasted Fulvetta.- AccommodationsOvernight At Hotel at Yongkola,3*Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Explore Yongkola-Paradise For Birders
Yongkola Pass
10 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIn this area you will sight Rufous-necked Hornbil, Tawny Fish Owl, Ward’s Trogon, Red-headed Trogon, Rufous-throated Wren Babbler, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Pygmy Wren Babbler, Himalayan Cutia, Grey-winged Blackbird, Hoary-throated Barwing, Rusty-fronted Barwing, Steak-breasted Scimitar Babblers, Collar-billed Scimitar Babbler, Coral-billed Scimitar Babbler, Long-tailed Minivet, Short-billed Minivet, Grey-chinned Minivet, Scarlet Minivet, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Black-throated Prinia, Striated Prinia, Gray-throated Babbler, Ashy Bulbull, Mountain Bulbull, Himalayan Bulbull, Grey-throated Babbler, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Beautiful Nuthatch, White-tailed Nuthatch, Asian-barred Owlet, Short-billed Minivet, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush etc.- AccommodationsOvernight At Yotongla , 3* HotelFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Yongkola-Nganglam-Panbang(158/6Hrs)
Panbang
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeToday we will drive from Yotongla-Nganglam-Panbang. On the way we will come across various birds.- AccommodationsOvernight At Marang Jungle LodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Explore Panbang and Royal Manas National Park
The Royal Manas National Park
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday we will raft 13Km from Panbang to Manas.On foot it might take few hours but the boat ride takes only thirty minutes. Many prefer boat rides to enjoy the scenic beauty and watch birds. You can explore the park through various activities like – bird watching, river rafting , picnicking along the river and walking through the Park’s Eco Trail. This place is a treasure house of around 365 bird species among which the Emerald Cuckoo, Spotted Wren-Babbler, White-bellied Heron, Pallas Fish Eagle, Wreathed Hornbill, Pied Hornbill, Great Indian Hornbill and Rufous-necked Hornbill are commonly visible.- AccommodationsOvernight At Marang Jungle Eco LodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Panbang-Tingtibi
Tingtibi Bridge
8 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will drive from Panbang to Tingtibi. On the way you can witness a giant waterfall. We will stay at Tingtibi Eco lodge and later visit the village of Berit. Tingtibi is another hotspot for birds. You may spot Explore Tingtibi where you can spot the Great Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Wreated Hornbill, Lesser Yellownape, Scarlet minivet, Sultan Tit, Black-eared Shrike-babbler, White-bellied Erpornis, Long-tailed Sibia,Silver-eared Mesia, Red-billed Leiothrix, Bar-throated Siva, Blue-Winged Siva, Red-tailed Minla,Red-faced Liocichla, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Straited Laughingthrush, White-crested Laughingthrush, Jungle Babbler, Golden Babbler, Grey-throated Babbler, Pin-striped Tit Babbler, Long-billed Wren Babbler, Eye-browed Wren Babbler and many more- AccommodationsOvernight At Tingtibi EcoLodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Tigtibi-Trongsa
Trongsa
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe species found in this area includes Spotted Laughingthrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Common Kestrel, Himalayan Griffon, Himalayan Swiftlet, Asian House Martin, Nepal House Martin, Common Rosefinch, Beautiful Rosefinch, White-browed Rosefinch, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Streaked-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Brown Parrotbill, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, and Speckled Wood Pigeon. If time permits we can also visit Trongsa Dzong Today- AccommodationsOvernight At Hotel in Trongsa, 3* Luxury HotelFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Trongsa-Punakha(129Km/5hrs)
Chimi Lhakhang Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will visit Chimi Lhakhang today and learn the myths of Phallus- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel in PunakhaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Punakha
Punakha Dzong
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the morning we will visit Punakha Dzong before heading to Jigme Dorji National ParkJigme Dorji National Park
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter detouring Punakha Dzong, we will explore Mo Chu Valley & Rimchu to Jigme Dorji National Park. The warm broad leaf forest here are the habitat of the rare White-Bellied Heron, White -gorgetted Flycatcher and Yellow-vented Warbler- AccommodationsOvernight At Hotel,3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Punakha-Paro(130Km/4-5hrs)
Paro
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEarly morning we will drive to Paro. Later we can do some sightseeing Overnight at Hotel in Paro- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel in ParoFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Paro to Chelela Pass
Chele La
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEarly in the morning drive to Chelela pass for pheasants: Kalij Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Blood Pheasant and Himalayan Monal. There is also chance of sighting the Fire-tailed Myzornis as well. We can have a picnic lunch today Evening Return to Paro- AccommodationsOvernight at Paro, 3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Tiger Nest
Paro Taktsang
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedToday we will hike to Tiger's Nest. It is a signature spot of Bhutan Tourism. After the hike you can relax by soaking yourself in hot stone bath. And later you can try some Bhutanese Beer at Namgay Artisinary Brewery- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel in Paro, 3* LuxuryFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Departure
Paro
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOur guide and driver will drop you to the Airport and bid your farewell- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Government SDF of USD 100 per person per night
Lunch (16)
Dinner (16)
Breakfast (17)
Bhutan Visa
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Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
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Paro-Thimphu Highway, Paro, Bhutan 12001
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MYR 26,119.22
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