Birdwatching Bliss In Bhutan

When you land in Paro, there is no need to rush about. Spend some time soaking in the place. The flight into Paro is one of the most spectacular in the world, and a true tribute to the pilot’s skills. You will spend the rest of the day exploring Paro. Stay overnight in a homestay in Paro

One of the most spectacular views of the Himalayas you can ever see. We can’t help but be moved by the wonders of the Universe in front of us. Spend some time with your local hosts in Punakha, and watch the stars come up.

Visit the 108 stupas for some dose of Buddhist peace.

Bird-Spotting: You will also have a chance to see beautiful birds like the Satyr Tragopan, Black-throated Parrotbill, Chestnut-tailed Minla, and many more, including the Speckled Wood Pigeon. Stay in a homestay in Punakha.

We want you to spend some time in this beautiful valley, soaking in nature. Take part in some of Bhutan’s traditional activities, including archery and dego. Did you know that the Bhutanese love archery? Try your hand at it!

The land of the Black-Necked Crane is a spectacular glacial valley. It is also often simply known as Gangtey after the 17th-century monastery that perches on a hillock rising from the flat valley floor. Stay in a beautiful resort as you contemplate the wonders of Bhutan.

Bird-Spotting: 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.

You are now reaching central Bhutan in Trongsa. A magnificent dzong overwhelms the town as you approach it.

Bird-Spotting: 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.

Now you get into truly unexplored Bhutan. These are places that off the tourist trail. You will stay overnight in Tingtibi in tents.

Bird-Spotting: Chance to seeing Pin-tailed Green Pigeons, Red-headed Trogon, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Chestnut-breasted Partridge, Hill Partridge, Coral-billed Scimitar Babbler, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Great Hornbill, White-browed Piculet, Speckled Piculet, Bay Woodpecker.

One of the most densely forested regions in Bhutan. Be at peace in the wilderness.

Bird-Spotting: Great Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Wreated Hornbill, Lesser Yellownape, Scarlet Minivet, Sultan Tit, Black-eared Shrike-babbler, Whitebellied Erpornis, Long-tailed Sibia, Silver-eared Mesia, Red-billed Leiothrix, Barthroated Siva, Blue-winged Siva.

You are now in the south of Bhutan, very close to India and at the lowest altitude. Bumthang is the cradle of Bhutanese culture though. It’s here that we invite you to have a hot stone bath and indulge in some local sport. Stay in a homestay in Bumthang.

Fly back into Paro before your departure the next day.

Bid the birds goodbye.