Such birding trips are best undertaken during late winter to early spring (Late February – March) or fall (November – early December), as you will get the opportunity to catch a glimpse of one of the rarest species, the Black-necked Crane that winters in the wetlands of beautiful Phobjikha valley.
Similar to all our other tours, this trip will also give you the chance to engage yourself in typical Bhutanese culture.
Trip Highlights
- Sightseeing in Thimphu
- Trashichho dzong
- Taktsang Monastery (The Tiger’s Nest)
- Handicrafts emporium
- Punakha Dzong
- Drugyel Dzong victory fortress
SHORT ITINERARY
Day 01 :
Bangkok – Paro then transfer to Thimphu. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 02 :
Paro – Chele La birding – drive to Thimphu. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 03 :
Thimphu – Punakha, birding en-route at Dochu La, and Lampelri Botanical Park. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 04 :
Punakha – Tashithang birding excursion – Punakha. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 05 :
Punakha – Birding en-route – Phobjikha. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 06 :
Visit Gangtey monastery and birding along Phobjikha and Pelela area. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 07 :
Phobjikha – Wangdue, with birding en-route. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 08 :
Wangdue – Royal Botanical Park – Paro. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 09 :
Hike to Taktshang Monastery and Paro Valley birding. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 10 :
Paro departure. Transfer to the international airport for your final departure.
Day 2: Paro – Chele La (3,890m) birding – drive to Thimphu (Approx. 122kms, 5 hrs)
Day 3: Thimphu – Punakha, (70kms, 2 hrs drive), birding en-route at Dochu La, 3,100m and Lampelri Botanical Park
Day 4: Punakha – Tashithang birding excursion – Punakha, (70kms, 3 hrs drive)
Day 5: Punakha – Birding en-route – Phobjikha, 3,000m, (77 kms, 2.5 hrs drive)
Day 6: Visit Gangtey monastery and birding along Phobjikha and Pelela area
Day 7: Phobjikha – Wangdue, (65kms, 2 hrs drive) with birding en-route
Day 8: Wangdue – Royal Botanical Park – Paro, (120kms, 3.5 hrs drive).
Day 9: Hike to Taktshang Monastery and Paro Valley birding
Day 10: Paro flight departs for your onward flight connection
Note: Please contact us for the detailed itinerary and cost.
An Advance Payment USD 500 each with full airfare must be deposited for confirming the trip. And the remaining payment must be paid two months prior to your trip. So after which we can apply your Bhutan Visa, and send it to you in advance.
The minimum daily package for a group of 2 people is as follows:
- Peak Season Cost: March, April, May, September, October & November
Staring Cost: USD 255 per night per person. - Regular Season Cost: June, July and August, December, January and February.
Staring Cost: USD 210 per night per person - The daily cost will be bit less if you are group of 11 and above/or one member shall be given 50% off both on the flight and land package.
- The Daily Cost will be less if you have a group of 3 people plus.
The minimum daily package covers the following services:
- A minimum of 3 star accommodation (4 & 5 star may require an additional premium).
- All meals & entry fees
- A licensed Bhutanese tour guide for the extent of your stay
- All internal transport (excluding internal flights)
- Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours
- All internal taxes and charges
- A sustainable tourism Royalty of USD $65. This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, along with the building of infrastructure.
1. What is the cost for the trip and what type of accommodation do you provide? And what does the cost includes?
Ans; The Daily Cost for such regular season is USD 255 per person per night only. And then you will get S.D.F USD 65 per night off as you travel through the eastern region’s districts. And we provide minimum very good 3 Star Hotels and above. The cost includes; Government’s Sustainable Development Fee $65 per night per person and taxes, 3 star hotels, 3 meals a day, good guide, private car & driver and entry fees.
2. Do you apply our Bhutan Visa, and what documents are required for the Visa? And what is the Visa fee?
Ans; Certainly, we will apply/issue your Bhutan Visa upon receiving the full payment from you. And we just need your clear passport copy only for the Visa. The Bhutan Visa Fee is US $40 per entry only.
3. Do you book our flight? If so, which cities outside Bhutan we can fly to and from Paro and which is the most convenient as for flying to/from Bhutan?
Ans; We have flights to and from cities like Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Dhaka, Singapore, Guwahati and Bagdogra. Yet, the most convenient flights is via Bangkok as we have several flights in a day.
4. What is the procedure for this trek/trip booking?
Ans; You will have book the trip at least two months ahead with your confirmed flight booking. And then must deposit US $500 per person as an Advance Payment with full airfare for your flight to/from Paro, Bhutan only.
5. Will the trip be an independent for us only?
Ans; Yes, the trip will be an independent trip for you.
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