Bhutan is unarguably one of the top destinations in the world for bird-watching tours and ornithologists. Most areas in the country are naturally good bird habitats because 72% of our land is covered by forests which provide safe environments, rich vegetation and favorable weather conditions. Birding in Bhutan offers abundant choice as the country has more than 770 different bird species — about the same as the whole of Europe!
In the last couple of years, our birders have discovered many new species, and it is likely that there will be more. Our Bhutan birding trip is generally organized as a comfortable camping trip with great meals, and sometimes we stay in 3-star hotels/guest houses.
The best places to see birds are in western, eastern and southern Bhutan. Therefore, most of our bird-watching tours run from west to south-east or vice versa, and they take a minimum of two weeks. You will see firsthand the difference between our isolated eastern region and urban western Bhutan.
The best seasons for birders are in mid-spring to late spring and during mid-fall. Our knowledgeable local birding guides always strive to locate the best and most suitable sights, and to allow proper time for you to watch the birds of Bhutan.
Trip Map
Day 01: Arrive Paro via flight.
Day 02: Paro, Chelela Birding, Tiger’s Nest Hike – Thimphu sightseeing
Day 03: Thimphu Birding & sightseeing
Day 04: Thimphu – Shaten (Punakha) 5 hrs drive
Day 05: Punakha, Birding in Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Park
Day 06: Punakha – Phobjikha with en-rout birding, 3 hrs drive
Day 07: Phobjikha – en-route birding – Trongsa (4 hrs drive)
Day 08: Trongsa – en-route birding – Shemgang (6 hrs drive)
Day 09-10: Shemgang – Tingtibe road bird excursion
Day 11: Shemgang – Trongsa (5 hrs drive)
Day 12: Trongsa – Birding en route – Bumthang (2 hrs drive)
Day 13: Bumthang – Sengor (4 hrs drive) with birding in both areas
Day 14: Sengor – Namling – Yongkala (4hrs) & Birding
Day 15-16: Yongkala – Limithang Road Birding
Day 17: Yongkala – Trashigang (4.5 hrs drive) with birding in both areas
Day 18: Trashigang – Morong (5 hrs drive) & Birding
Day 19: Morong – Samdrup Jongkhar (4 hrs drive) & Birding
Day 20: Samdrup Jongkhar – Guwahati (4 hrs drive)
Tashi Delek from our crew! Have a pleasant flight!
Note: Please contact us for a detailed itinerary and pricing details as well.
We can also arrange an 8-Day Birding in Western Bhutan and a 13-Day Birding in Western and Central Bhutan for those who prefer a budget-friendly birding experience.
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 260 per person per night. - Regular Season Cost: June, July, and August, December, January, and February.
Staring Cost: USD 245 per night per person - The daily cost will be less if you are a group of 8 or more/one member shall be given 50% off both the flight and land prices.
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 $100. This Royalty goes towards free education, free healthcare, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure development.
Ans: The Daily Cost for such a regular season is USD 255 per person per night only. We provide a minimum of 3 Star Hotels and above.
2. Do you apply for our Bhutan Visa, and what documents are required for the Visa? And what is the Visa fee?
Ans: Certainly, we will apply for/issue your Bhutan Visa upon receiving the full payment from you. We require a clear copy of your passport 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 can we fly to and from Paro, and which is the most convenient for flying to/from Bhutan?
Ans: We have flights to and from cities such as Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Dhaka, Singapore, Dubai, Guwahati, and Bagdogra. Yet, the most convenient flights are via Bangkok, as there are several flights in a day.
4. What is the procedure for this trek/trip booking?
Ans: You will need to book the trip at least two months in advance, along with your confirmed flight booking. You must then deposit US$700 per person as an advance payment along with a full airfare for your flight to/from Paro, Bhutan.
5. Will the trip be an independent trip for us only?
Ans: Yes, the trip will be an independent trip for you. Or you may also join a small group.
6. What does the price include?
The cost includes: Government’s Sustainable Development Fee $100 per night per person, including taxes, 3-star hotels, comfortable camping, 3 meals a day, a knowledgeable birding guide, birding equipment, private transportation, and entry fees.
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