Bhutan Bird Watching Tour

Landing at Paro International Airport, you will be received by our representative and transfer to hotel for little rest. You will then drive to the riverbank of Paro Chu to the north of Paro to look for ibis bill. In the evening, you can take an exploratory walk in Paro town.

Early morning, you will drive to Chele La Pass (3810m), which is the famous habitat for three different species of Pheasants — colorful Himalayan Monals, Blood Pheasants and Kalij Pheasants. Not only Pheasants, you might also see other birds like Rose Finches, Grosbeaks and Laughing Thrushes. Return to Paro for lunch. After lunch, you will drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Stroll freely in Thimphu city and absorb the lifestyle of the people.

Drive to Dodena north of Thimphu valley, where you may see 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. Drive back to Thimphu for lunch. Afterwards, do some sightseeing in Thimphu.

Morning, drive to Punakha across Dochula Pass (3150m). The road passes through forest of hemlock, fir, oak, and rhododendron where many bird species, including Satyr Tragopans, Flycatchers, Rufous-breasted Bush Robins, Black-eared Shrike Babblers, Yellow-billed Blue Magpies, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Rufous-gorgeted can be spotted. Stop in Lobesa for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Punakha Dzong, which is said to be one of the most beautiful Dzongs in Bhutan.

Morning, drive to Tashithang inside the Jigme Dorji National Park for birding. Today, you might see Cute Slaty-bellied, Chestnut-headed Tesias, Red–headed Trogons, Small Niltavas, Black-chinned Yuhinas, Wren Babblers, Woodpeckers, Laughing Thrushes and White-bellied Herons.

The journey to Phobjikha is through semi-tropical vegetation and then alpine environment, home to rhododendrons and dwarf bamboo. Stop along the way for possible sighting of Ward’s Trogons and Yellow-rumped Honeyguides. After arrival, walk through Phobjikha Valley which is the winter home (late October to February) of the rare and endangered black-necked cranes that migrate from Tibet to escape harsh winter conditions.

The journey begins by climbing to Lawala pass (3200m) and then Pele La (Pass) at 3300m. Stop at Pele La and go birding along the old and abandoned road. You might see variety of high altitude bird species. You might also see yaks grazing here. Continue dive to Trongsa. Afternoon, visit massive Tronsgsa Dzong and then stroll through Town.

Today, birding along the Trongsa-Zhemgang road will be wonderful with possible sighting of Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babblers, Grey-bellied Tesias, Steak-breasted Scimitar Babblers, White-browed Scimitar Babblers, Rufous-bellied Eagles, Mountain Hawk Eagles, Common Green Magpies, Prinias, Rufous Woodpeckers, Long-tailed Shrikes, Crested Buntings and Common Kestrels. You might also see the Golden Langur.

The Zhemgang-Tingtibi road stretch is mostly warm broad-leaved forests and it serves as nice habitat for Rufous-necked and Great Hornbills, varieties of Cool Laughing Thrushes, Cutias, Scarlet Minivets, Pin-tailed Green Pigeons, Woodpeckers, Chestnut-headed, Grey-bellied Tesias, Spotted Wren Babblers, etc. Overnight in Camp.

You will have another round of birding in the morning and then drive back to Trongsa with birding along the way. Overnight in hotel.

Today, you will return to Paro. En route, visit Royal Botanical Garden and Druk Wangyal Monastery, which is the only of its kind in the country.

Morning, drive to Paro and then hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, clinging on a rock cliff 900 meters above the valley floor.

Today you will bid farewell to this country and take a flight back to onward destination.