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8 Days Bird Watching Itinerary

8 Days Bird Watching Itinerary

Duration :   07 Nights/08 Days
Places Covered :  
  • Paro
  • Chele La Pass
  • Thimphu
  • Punakha

Daywise Itinerary

  • Arrive at Paro
  • Light birding along Paro Chhu River
  • Visit farmland and forest edges

Birds to spot:

  • White Wagtail
  • Brown Dipper
  • Crested Kingfisher

Overnight in Paro

  • Drive to Chele La Pass (3,988m)

Habitats: Alpine forest, rhododendron, high-altitude scrub

Birds to spot:

  • Himalayan Monal
  • Blood Pheasant
  • Satyr Tragopan
  • Yellow-billed Blue Magpie

Overnight in Paro

  • Drive to Thimphu
  • Birding along forest patches and river valleys

Birds to spot:

  • Rufous Sibia
  • Green-backed Tit
  • Grey Bushchat

Overnight in Thimphu

  • Visit Motithang Takin Preserve and nearby forests

Birds to spot:

  • Kalij Pheasant
  • Spotted Laughingthrush
  • Fire-breasted Flowerpecker

Optional: Early morning hike in nearby forest trails

Overnight in Thimphu

  • Drive via Dochula Pass to Punakha

Habitat shift: Temperate - Subtropical

Birds to spot:

  • Ward’s Trogon (rare)
  • Golden-spectacled Warbler
  • Scarlet Minivet

Overnight in Punakha

  • Drive to Phobjikha Valley

Habitat: Wetlands, open valley, pine forests

Birds to spot:

  • Black-necked Crane (winter: Nov–Feb)
  • White-throated Laughingthrush
  • Himalayan Griffon

Overnight in Phobjikha

  • Drive to Trongsa

Birding en route: Mixed forests and valleys

Birds to spot:

  • Great Hornbill
  • Bar-headed Goose (seasonal)
  • Long-tailed Minivet

Overnight in Trongsa

  • Drive back to Paro
  • Final birding stops along river valleys
  • Departure

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) as mandated by the Royal Government of Bhutan.
  • Accommodation in certified 3★ / 4★ / 5★ hotels (as per package selection).
  • Daily meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • Licensed English-speaking Bhutanese tour guide.
  • Private transportation with experienced driver throughout the trip.
  • Airport transfers (arrival & departure).
  • All internal travel permits and route permits.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and cultural sites.
  • Bottled drinking water during sightseeing.
  • Government taxes and service charges.
  • Basic travel assistance and on-ground support.

Exclusions

  • International airfare to and from Bhutan.
  • Visa fee for Bhutan (if applicable).
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended).
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, shopping, etc.).
  • Alcoholic beverages and bar bills.
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and driver.
  • Optional activities (e.g., spa treatments, hot stone bath, special cultural shows).
  • Single room supplement (if not specified in the package).
  • Charges for camera/video permits at certain sites.
  • Any expenses arising due to flight delays, cancellations, weather conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Emergency evacuation and medical expenses.

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