Birdwatching Paradise
Spot rare Himalayan birds in pristine forests and valleys
📍Bhutan
📅March-May, November-February
👥2-10 people
🕐9 Days / 8 Nights
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Detailed Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival - Paro Valley Birding
Arrive in Paro. Afternoon birding along Paro Chhu river. Species: Ibisbill, Brown Dipper, White-capped Water Redstart. Evening checklist.
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Meals
Dinner
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Hotel in Paro
Day
2
Paro Mountain Birding
Early morning birding in blue pine forests. Target species: Ward's Trogon, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Himalayan Monal. Afternoon farmland birding.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hotel in Paro
Day
3
Thimphu Birding Habitats
Drive to Thimphu via Dochula Pass. High altitude birding. Species: Blood Pheasant, Himalayan Griffon. Afternoon Memorial Chorten surrounds.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hotel in Thimphu
Day
4
Dochu La Forest Birding
Full day at Dochula Pass area. Target: Beautiful Nuthatch, Rufous-vented Tit. Mixed species flocks. Rhododendron forest birding.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hotel in Thimphu
Day
5
Punakha Subtropical Birds
Drive to warmer Punakha valley. Subtropical species: Oriental Honey Buzzard, Slaty-backed Forktail. Rice field birding. River specialists.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hotel in Punakha
Day
6
Phobjikha Valley - Crane Viewing
Drive to Phobjikha valley, winter home of Black-necked Cranes. Multiple crane viewing sessions. Alpine meadow species. Nature center visit.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hotel in Phobjikha
Day
7
Phobjikha Grassland Birding
Early morning crane feeding behavior. Grassland species: Eurasian Hoopoe, Common Redstart. Afternoon high altitude forest birding.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hotel in Phobjikha
Day
8
Return to Paro
Drive to Paro with birding stops. Checklist review. Final birding session at hotel surrounds. Group species list compilation.
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Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Hotel in Paro
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9
Departure
Morning at leisure. Transfer to airport. Take home incredible bird sightings and photographs!
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Meals
Breakfast
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Highlights
- 680+ bird species possible
- Black-necked Crane viewing
- Endemic Himalayan species
- Expert ornithologist guides
- Multiple ecosystems
- Photography opportunities
Package Overview
Bhutan is a birding paradise with over 680 recorded species, including many rare and endemic Himalayan birds. This specialized birding tour takes you to the country's best birding locations across different altitudes and ecosystems, from subtropical forests to alpine meadows. Led by expert ornithologists, you'll have opportunities to spot the endangered Black-necked Crane, Beautiful Nuthatch, Ward's Trogon, and many other prized species.