14 Days
Journey through the incredible Thrumshing La National Park — one of Asia's top birding hotspots — across seven stunning mountain passes, from the glacial Phobjikha Valley to the subtropical forests of Eastern Bhutan. Over 400 bird species have been recorded in Bhutan, making it a paradise for ornithologists and nature lovers alike.
Upon arrival, begin birding along the Pa Chhu river before driving to Thimphu for check-in.
Target Birds
Brown Dipper, Ibisbill, Plumbeous and White-capped Redstarts, Blue Whistling Thrush, Wallcreeper, Common Hoopoe, Siberian Stonechat, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Hodgson's Redstart, Rosy Pipit, Grey-backed Shrike, Oriental Turtle Dove, Russet Sparrow and more.
Birding stops at the iconic Dochu La pass and Lampelri Botanical Garden before visiting the magnificent Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two sacred rivers.
Target Birds
Spotted Nutcracker, Brown-flanked Treecreeper, White-tailed Nuthatch, Eurasian Jay, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Green-tailed Sunbird, Speckled Wood Pigeon, Ultramarine Flycatcher, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Spotted Laughingthrush, Bar-headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Tufted Duck and more.
Birding along high mountain passes, then enjoy the afternoon watching the endangered Black-necked Cranes at Phobjikha Valley.
Target Birds
Spot-winged Grosbeak, Himalayan Cutia, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Alpine Thrush, Ward's Trogon, Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush, Black-necked Crane, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Little Pied Flycatcher, Fire-capped Tit, Himalayan Cuckoo and more.
Birding at Pele La pass before continuing to Trongsa to visit the historic Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of Bhutan's royal family.
Target Birds
Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch, Solitary Snipe, Himalayan Monal, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Crimson-browed Finch, Rufous-vented Yuhina, Snow Pigeon, Himalayan Vulture, Short-billed Minivet, Northern Lapwing and more.
Early morning birding along the famous Zhemgang road — one of Bhutan's premier birding sites — before continuing to Bumthang with stops at Dorji Goenpa and Yotong La pass.
Target Birds
Mountain Hawk Eagle, Barred Cuckoo Dove, Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon, Black Eagle, Spotted Forktail, Black-eared Shrike Babbler, Rusty-fronted Barwing, Rufous-bellied and Large Niltavas, Sapphire Flycatcher, Black-winged Cuckoo Shrike and more.
A long but extraordinarily rewarding drive crossing the highest road pass in Eastern Bhutan at 3,822m.
Target Birds
Satyr Tragopan, Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant, Red Crossbill, Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch, Slaty-blue Flycatcher, Little Bunting, White-throated Fantail, Hoary-throated Barwing, Great Parrotbill and more.
Three days exploring one of the top birding hotspots in all of Asia. Thrumshing La National Park preserves pristine subtropical and temperate forests teeming with rare and endemic species.
Target Birds
Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Scarlet Finch, Black-throated Parrotbill, Himalayan Cutia, Maroon Oriole, Beautiful Nuthatch, Red-faced Liocichla, Orange-bellied Leafbird, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Common Green Magpie, Rufous-throated Partridge, Scarlet Minivet, Speckled Piculet and many more.
Return journey with excellent birding stops along Namling, Sengor Valley, and the Thrumshing La pass.
Target Birds
Golden Babbler, Broad-billed Warbler, Hoary-throated Barwing, White-throated Fantail, Red-tailed Minla, Himalayan Bluetail, Rufous-breasted Bush Robin and more.
Birding at Tharpaling monastery, then stops along Yotong La, Bjizam and Chendibji valley on the long drive back west.
Target Birds
Snow Pigeon, Himalayan Monal, Himalayan Beautiful Rosefinch, Black-throated Thrush, White-collared Blackbird, Winter Wren, Altai and Alpine Accentors, Blue-fronted and White-throated Redstarts and more.
Early morning birding at Tashithang in Jigme Dorji National Park, then continue through Menchuna village to Paro.
Target Birds
Grey-sided Bush Warbler, Spotted Forktail, Green Shrike Babbler, Whiskered Yuhina, Grey Wagtail, Rufous-winged Fulvetta, Crimson-breasted Woodpecker, Nepal House Martin, Northern Goshawk and more.
Birding at the highest motorable point in Bhutan, sitting 3,988m above sea level between the Haa and Paro valleys — approximately 1 hour 45 minutes' drive from Paro.
Target Birds
Long-crested Monal, White-winged Grosbeak, White-browed Rosefinch, various Laughingthrushes, Mountain Finches, Nutcrackers and many more high-altitude specialists.
Today we bid fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country. We hope you have made some friends and kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan — and an extraordinary bird list! We look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless enchantments! Tashi Delek!
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