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17-Day Private Nature Trip and Birding in Bhutan

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Overview

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408 hours

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In this tour you will be almost making 360 degree Bhutan Tour. The tour will be a treat to nature and bird lovers. As you move you can see the change in vegetation from the hemlock and cool broadleaf forest in the west to warm broadleaf in the east to subtropical forest in the southern part.

You will be passing through some of the best birding sites in the kingdom. You would also be covering a short stretch of 26 Kilometers found between Sengor to Yongkola which is considered as “ Birding Capital of the world” by birders.

You may see few endangered bird species like White-bellied-Heron, Baer’s Pochard & few other vulnerable species like Rufous –Necked Hornbill , Black Necked Crane, Satyr Tragopan and so on and so forth.

The tour also includes camping in the jungle camp, day hike through national park, and village visits. We have also included few of the cultural sightseeing and famous Tiger nest hike to make this tour more wholesome.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Government SDF of USD 100 per person per night

Bhutan Visa

Accommodation/Transportation/Certified Guide/Internal Taxes & Charges

Travel Insurance/Airfare/Those not included in Inclusion

What To Expect

Day 1

Paro-Thimphu(54Km/1 And Half Hour)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel in Thimphu, 3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Tachogang Lhakhang Bridge

Enjoy the breeze & the view on hilltop of Tachogang Lhakhang. You got to cross the bridge Over Pa Chhu river before reaching the Lhakhang.

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Buddha Dordenma

Visit Dordenma and take a blessing from the world largest Buddha's statue.

1 hour • Admission Included
3

The Craft GALLERY

In the evening stroll around Thimphu town, you can visit craft bazaar and check out small souvenir to take back home

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

Thimphu: Visit Jigme Dorji National Park

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel in Thimphu, 3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Jigme Dorji National Park

Today we will take an hour and half drive towards the northern end of Thimphu valley and hike through Jigme Dorji National Park. It is a huge park covering 4316KM Sq.feet , the park is a natural jewel with the wealth of biodiversity. However we will be just covering a very tiny part of it. It would be a pleasant hike through the forest of pines . You will be welcomed by variance of Bird . Commonly you may sight Laughing Thrust, Brown Dipper, Spotted Laughing Thrust, Fire capped Tit, Chestnut–crowned Laughing Thrushes, White-throated Laughing Thrushes, Rufous-bellied Woodpeckers, and White-collared Blackbirds. We will have packed lunch in the forest. Evening return to Thimphu . Overnight at hotel in Thimphu.

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 3

Thimphu-Gangtey(134Km/6hrs)

Accommodations

Overnight At Hotel in Phobjikha, 3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gangtey

Phobjikha valley is one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country and it serves as the nesting grounds for the endangered Black-necked Crane in winter. The bird species found in this valley are Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Blue-capped Rock Thrush,Fire-tailed Myzornis, Great Parrotbill, Alpine Accentor, Green-tailed Sunbird, 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, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Red-headed Bullfinch, Scarlet Finch, White-tailed Nuthatch, etc.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Phobjikha – Trongsa ( 87kms/ 3 hours)

Accommodations

Overnight At hotel in Trongsa, 3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Trongsa

Drive for three hours through dense evergreen forests of oak, rhododendron, horse chestnut, laurel, maple, fir, spruce, larch, hemlock and juniper to the central district of Trongsa crossing Pele La (pass) at 3390m. The species found in this area includes 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, Streaked-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Brown Parrotbill, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, and Speckled Wood Pigeon

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Trongsa-Bumthang(68Km/2-3Hrs)

Accommodations

Overnight At Hotel , 3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Bumthang is famous for sighting pheasants . We can visit Tharparling monastery for magnificent Himalayan Monal and Satyr Tragopan. You may sight Spot-winged Grosbeak, Daurian Redstart, Olive-backed Pipit, Oriental Skylark, Black-billed Magpie, etc.

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 6

Bumthang – Sengor- Yotongla (10 hours)

Accommodations

Overnight At Hotel at Yongkola,3*

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

A short stretch of 26Km of broad leaved forest in eastern Bhutan, found between Sengor & Yonkola is considered by birders as "Birding Capital of The World". Sengor to Namling : The hemlock and cool broad leaf forest host of Tragopans, Bar-winged Wren Babbler and the fire tailed Myzornis. Namling to Yonkola: Cool Broad leaf forest hostssing over Thrumsingla pass at 3800m.The species you would encounter are Blood Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Spotted Nutcracker, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Namling to Yongkhala: Cool and warm broad leaf forests host the yellow -rumped Honey Guide, Rufoused -Necked Hornbill,Laughing Thrush, Coral Billed Scimitar Babbler, ad the golden breasted Fulvetta.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Explore Yongkola-Paradise For Birders

Accommodations

Overnight At Yotongla , 3* Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

In this area you will sight Rufous-necked Hornbil, Tawny Fish Owl, Ward’s Trogon, Red-headed Trogon, Rufous-throated Wren Babbler, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, Pygmy Wren Babbler, Himalayan Cutia, Grey-winged Blackbird, Hoary-throated Barwing, Rusty-fronted Barwing, Steak-breasted Scimitar Babblers, Collar-billed Scimitar Babbler, Coral-billed Scimitar Babbler, Long-tailed Minivet, Short-billed Minivet, Grey-chinned Minivet, Scarlet Minivet, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Black-throated Prinia, Striated Prinia, Gray-throated Babbler, Ashy Bulbull, Mountain Bulbull, Himalayan Bulbull, Grey-throated Babbler, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Beautiful Nuthatch, White-tailed Nuthatch, Asian-barred Owlet, Short-billed Minivet, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush etc.

10 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 8

Yongkola-Nganglam-Panbang(158/6Hrs)

Accommodations

Overnight At Marang Jungle Lodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Today we will drive from Yotongla-Nganglam-Panbang. On the way we will come across various birds.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 9

Explore Panbang and Royal Manas National Park

Accommodations

Overnight At Marang Jungle Eco Lodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

The Royal Manas National Park

Today we will raft 13Km from Panbang to Manas.On foot it might take few hours but the boat ride takes only thirty minutes. Many prefer boat rides to enjoy the scenic beauty and watch birds. You can explore the park through various activities like – bird watching, river rafting , picnicking along the river and walking through the Park’s Eco Trail. This place is a treasure house of around 365 bird species among which the Emerald Cuckoo, Spotted Wren-Babbler, White-bellied Heron, Pallas Fish Eagle, Wreathed Hornbill, Pied Hornbill, Great Indian Hornbill and Rufous-necked Hornbill are commonly visible.

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 10

Panbang-Tingtibi

Accommodations

Overnight At Tingtibi EcoLodge

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

We will drive from Panbang to Tingtibi. On the way you can witness a giant waterfall. We will stay at Tingtibi Eco lodge and later visit the village of Berit. Tingtibi is another hotspot for birds. You may spot Explore Tingtibi where you can spot the Great Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Wreated Hornbill, Lesser Yellownape, Scarlet minivet, Sultan Tit, Black-eared Shrike-babbler, White-bellied Erpornis, Long-tailed Sibia,Silver-eared Mesia, Red-billed Leiothrix, Bar-throated Siva, Blue-Winged Siva, Red-tailed Minla,Red-faced Liocichla, Rufous-necked Laughingthrush, Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush, Straited Laughingthrush, White-crested Laughingthrush, Jungle Babbler, Golden Babbler, Grey-throated Babbler, Pin-striped Tit Babbler, Long-billed Wren Babbler, Eye-browed Wren Babbler and many more

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 11

Tigtibi-Trongsa

Accommodations

Overnight At Hotel in Trongsa, 3* Luxury Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Trongsa

The species found in this area includes Spotted Laughingthrush, Crested Serpent Eagle, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Common Kestrel, Himalayan Griffon, Himalayan Swiftlet, Asian House Martin, Nepal House Martin, Common Rosefinch, Beautiful Rosefinch, White-browed Rosefinch, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Streaked-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Brown Parrotbill, Scaly-breasted Wren Babbler, and Speckled Wood Pigeon. If time permits we can also visit Trongsa Dzong Today

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 12

Trongsa-Punakha(129Km/5hrs)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel in Punakha

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Chimi Lhakhang Temple

We will visit Chimi Lhakhang today and learn the myths of Phallus

1 hour • Admission Included
Day 13

Punakha

Accommodations

Overnight At Hotel,3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Punakha Dzong

In the morning we will visit Punakha Dzong before heading to Jigme Dorji National Park

1 hour • Admission Included
2

Jigme Dorji National Park

After detouring Punakha Dzong, we will explore Mo Chu Valley & Rimchu to Jigme Dorji National Park. The warm broad leaf forest here are the habitat of the rare White-Bellied Heron, White -gorgetted Flycatcher and Yellow-vented Warbler

6 hours • Admission Included
Day 14

Punakha-Paro(130Km/4-5hrs)

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel in Paro

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Paro

Early morning we will drive to Paro. Later we can do some sightseeing Overnight at Hotel in Paro

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 15

Paro to Chelela Pass

Accommodations

Overnight at Paro, 3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Early in the morning drive to Chelela pass for pheasants: Kalij Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Blood Pheasant and Himalayan Monal. There is also chance of sighting the Fire-tailed Myzornis as well. We can have a picnic lunch today Evening Return to Paro

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 16

Tiger Nest

Accommodations

Overnight at hotel in Paro, 3* Luxury

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Paro Taktsang

Today we will hike to Tiger's Nest. It is a signature spot of Bhutan Tourism. After the hike you can relax by soaking yourself in hot stone bath. And later you can try some Bhutanese Beer at Namgay Artisinary Brewery

5 hours • Admission Included
Day 17

Departure

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

1

Paro

Our guide and driver will drop you to the Airport and bid your farewell

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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17-Day Private Nature Trip and Birding in Bhutan

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  • My Best Trippp!

    482akanshar,

    Jun 2, 2025

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    5.00

    Me and my friend had booked two weeks eastern Bhutan tour, as we were interested to see Brokpas, the indigenous people of Bhutan & and have some off beaten experience . To reach there we had to travel from West to East of Bhutan as Bhutan has just one International Airport at Paro which is at one end of West of Bhutan. We visited in spring, and trust me this is the best time to visit Bhutan. The drive to Eastern Bhutan is long but the drive through forest filled with Rhododendron in riots of color is something else to witness. We also have to drive through heart of Thrumsingla National park from Bumthang and the drive through the forest of ferns, rhododendrons with no settlement in between- was surreal. Occasionally we were greeted by yaks, we also saw some wild pheasant including Tragopoen which was spotted by our guide. Mongar is one place the bird lovers should not miss Along the way we had to pass through many small towns like Punakha, Bomthang, Mongar and all has its beauty of their own. We stopped at these places for one or 2 night for some short hikes and cultural sightseeing There were lot of hotel for us to choose while in Western Bhutan but as we move to Eastern Bhutan the hotel options are less, as many tourist limit their visit till western Bhutan. And at Sakten and Merak , there are no tourist hotel and we were accommodated at homestay. It was perhaps the most tranquil vacation that we had. Visiting these places took us back in time. We were welcomed with some tradition of wine offering, modernism had not reached this place. The people there still wear colourful unique dress , move in slow pace , has houses made of stones . Even in May Merak and Sakten was cold so it is good to prepare yourself with some warm clothes. And also the road to these places was recently introduced otherwise people had to hike for days to reach these places If you are looking for luxury tour Eastern Bhutan tour is not recommended as they do not have even a single 5* hotels but if you are looking for something authentic, something out of the busy world , some time to reflect upon oneself then Eastern Bhutan tour is something you should not miss. Personally this was what I was looking for in a vacation and I am grateful with Bhutan Inbound team as a whole for giving me this inexplicable experience. Thank you!

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