Guwahati Airport - Samdrup Jongkhar - Your First Glimpse of the Tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan

Airport Exit Road - Upon arrival at Guwahati Airport in India, your Bhutanese tour guide will warmly welcome you with a Tashi Khadar, a white scarf symbolizing good luck and prosperity. Feel free to drape the scarf around your neck.

Samdrup Jongkhar - Travel to the Samdrup Jongkhar district, which borders India. Your guide will assist you with the check-in process at the Immigration Office at the border checkpoint. Along the way, keep an eye out for the Lesser and Greater Adjutant and other highly endangered birds in the plains of India and Bhutan. Also, look for Little Cormorant, Egrets, Indian Pond Heron, Ashy Drongo, and Red-wattled Lapwing in roadside wetlands, with possible sightings of Small Pratincole, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Citrine Wagtail, Rusty-rumped Warbler, and Striated Grassbird.

Samdrup Jongkhar - Check into your hotel and take a leisurely stroll around the small town. Being at the border, Samdrup Jongkhar boasts a blend of Bhutanese and Indian cultures.

Samdrup Jongkhar - Deothang

Dewathang

Orong – Narphung - Trashigang

Trashigang – Korila – Monggar - Yongkola

Yongkala - Limithang Road

Yongkala - Limithang Road

Yongkala - Sengor

Sengor - Bumthang

Bumthang - Today, cross one of Bhutan’s highest passes, the Thrumshing La, at 3800m. Thrumshing La is a prime habitat for the Blood Pheasant and is home to other high-altitude species such as the Snow Pigeon, Orange-flanked Bush-Robin, Spotted Nutcracker, Red-billed Chough, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Great Parrotbill, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Grey-crested and Coal Tits, and White-browed Fulvetta. You may be fortunate enough to encounter the vibrant Himalayan Monal, one of the most colorful pheasants. Continue to the Bumthang valley, one of Bhutan’s most picturesque valleys.

Bumthang - Phobjika and Gangtey – Valley of the Black Necked Cranes

Gangtey and Phobjika Valleys - Punakha and Thimphu

Thimphu - The Phobjika valley serves as the winter roosting ground for the endangered Black Necked Cranes, visible in the expansive and beautiful valleys from late October/early November until March. After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha and along the Pho Chu valley, look for the White-bellied Heron, one of the world’s rarest birds with a population of fewer than 200 worldwide. Other birds you might spot include the Common and Crested Kingfisher and the elusive Ibisbill.
Drive on to reach Dochula Pass and focus on the western slopes of Dochu la, with the breathtaking Himalayan Ranges in the background. These pristine mixed forests of hemlock, fir, and rhododendron are home to a remarkable array of target species, including the striking scarlet Satyr Tragopan. Other highlights include the stunning Gold-billed Magpie, the beautiful Golden Bush-Robin, the immaculate Cutia, and the dazzling Fire-tailed Myzornis.

Paro International Airport

Airport Road - After breakfast, drive for about an hour to Paro International Airport. Your guide and driver will bid you farewell, and it is hoped that you had a wonderful trip and are satisfied with your birding expedition in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

• Expert helper at campsite tailored to group size
• Inclusive of all Park entrance fees and trekking permits
• Good quality accommodation for entire tour
• All meals provided - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Guidance by a professional Nature Guide/Bird Specialist
• Accommodations as detailed in the itinerary

• Tip or gratuity
• International Airfare
• Alcohol
• Cost arising out of Flight Cancellation/road blockades/ landslides and events beyond our control
• Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost

Welcome to Bhutan, once known as the Land of the Peaceful Thunder Dragon, and now frequently referred to as the Land of Happiness. We commit to making your visit extraordinary and joyful. Your comfort, protection, and luxury are our top priority during your journey to Bhutan. You will have a proficient English-speaking Bhutanese guide who specializes in birding and a personal chauffeur at your service throughout your visit. While on camping and trekking expeditions, a devoted team will manage your meals and camp.
Our Birding Adventure involves an immersive bird-watching spectacle across the valleys of Western, Central, and Eastern Bhutan. You’ll get a taste of Bhutan’s cuisine, experience its culture and conventions, see its beautiful landscapes, and meet its warm and friendly residents.

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