13 Nights - 14 Days Bhutan Bird Tour

After arrival in Paro, check in at the hotel. The evening is booked to enjoy the orientation program. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Activities : Bird Watching

Post breakfast, start sightseeing. The mountain ranges in Paro are perfect for bird watching, where you can spot exotic avifauna species. Some popular ranges are Taktsang Lhakhang, Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong, and Kyichu Lhakhang.

Activities : Bird Watching

After breakfast, your road journey to Thimphu starts. The capital of Bhutan offers excellent bird-watching opportunities around Motithang, along with Cheri and Begana villages. Overnight stay.

Activities : Bird Watching

Post breakfast, move towards the Dochula pass (3050 m). Enjoy a mesmerizing view of the Eastern Himalayas. Later, proceed to Punakha and Wangduephodrang Valley. On the way, you can spot rare avifauna species like White-breasted Kingfisher, Black Chinned Yuhina, Large Gray Babbler, Spotted Dove, Red Breasted Rosefinch, and more. Overnight at Wangduephodrang.

Activities : Bird Watching

After breakfast, move eastwards of Wangduephodrang via the Black Mountain region. Halt on the way for bird watching, spotting Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Amur Falcon, Red-headed Bullfinch, and photography. You finally reach Gangtey, a serene hamlet overlooking the Phobjikha Valley. Overnight stay at a lodge.

Activities : Bird Watching

After breakfast, you will start driving on the stretch of Gangtey and Trongsa. This stretch offers a fantastic opportunity to spot many bird species in thick rhododendron forests. Bamboo is the most popular bird species here.

Activities : Bird Watching

Day 7 is fixed for roaming around the thick Trongsa (2100 m) and Bumthang (3400 m) forests. Enjoy the beautiful view of Bumthang from Yotongla Pass and the river Chamkhar Chhu. Spot a wide variety of birds here.

Activities : Bird Watching

After breakfast, drive to the fascinating valley of Ura. Explore the picturesque Ura Valley and the village. It is the highest valley of Bumthang. Large lush green sheep pastures along the side of the road; en route, you will see Urala pass. Stay overnight in tents.

Activities : Bird Watching

Start your journey to Limit Thang. Although the Ura valley area is relatively dry, now your path will be covered with thick forests. Halt at Thrumshingla pass (3750 m). Visit Sengor, a small village with stone roofs and green land. This village is also home to Monal. It is a popular bird species in the region—night halt.

Activities : Bird Watching

Day 10 is booked for exploring Mongar and Trashigang, the two ancient towns of Bhutan. Once in Mongar, you will explore Mongar Dzong, erected during the 19th century, the area's administrative center. Later start your journey toward Trashigang to explore Trashigang Dzong. Overnight stay in Trashigang.

Activities : Bird Watching

After breakfast, return to Mongar. The afternoon is booked for sightseeing and shopping at the local bazaar. Overnight stay.

Activities : Bird Watching

After breakfast, proceed to Bumthang. After arrival, check in at the lodge. After lunch, visit the Yatha weaving center and explore the local bazaar. Overnight stay.

Activities : Bird Watching

Have breakfast and leave by road for Thimphu. On the way, you can visit the houses in the village. Stop for lunch at Wangduephodrang. You can shop for fantastic bamboo products—overnight star at Thimpu.

Activities : Bird Watching

Get transferred to the Paro airport to catch a flight for your journey.

Activities : Bird Watching