Trip Overview
Most of the birding tours in Bhutan take place during the peak season months from March through May. While this is the best time to visit Bhutan on a bird-watching tour where we provide you with the best of our services and take you to the best sites without any interference.
We want our fellow bird watchers to have the best experience making the most out of the trip at affordable rates. Therefore, aside from our peak seasonal packages, we also encourage you to take advantage of our lean seasonal tour packages that do not compromise the quality and the experience of the trip.
We have led extensive research and survey during the lean season from June through August and from December through February. From our research and survey from our own bird-watching excursions, we found that the first two-week of June was very productive and proved that majority of the bird species can still be located.
Our birding in June tour was offered for the first time in the year 2015 and had great success, then we were fortunate to run this tour every year both as a private and group tour.
On this tour apart from most of the species you see during the peak season such as four species of Pheasants, Ibisbill, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Ward Trogon, and Beautiful Nuthatch, we have a further good chance of seeing the summer visitor like Flycatchers and Cuckoos.
We want our fellow bird watchers to have the best experience making the most out of the trip at affordable rates. Therefore, aside from our peak seasonal packages, we also encourage you to take advantage of our lean seasonal tour packages that do not compromise the quality and the experience of the trip.
We have led extensive research and survey during the lean season from June through August and from December through February. From our research and survey from our own bird-watching excursions, we found that the first two-week of June was very productive and proved that majority of the bird species can still be located.
Our birding in June tour was offered for the first time in the year 2015 and had great success, then we were fortunate to run this tour every year both as a private and group tour.
On this tour apart from most of the species you see during the peak season such as four species of Pheasants, Ibisbill, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Ward Trogon, and Beautiful Nuthatch, we have a further good chance of seeing the summer visitor like Flycatchers and Cuckoos.
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Itinerary
Day 1:Arrive Paro – transfer Thimphu
On your arrival at the Paro international airport, our representative will receive you. Drive to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan (2hrs) drive. Evening birding around sewage pond and Wang Chu in Thimphu. (Overnight: Thimphu)
Day 2: Thimphu – Dochula – Punakha
Early morning drive to Punakha over the Dochula Pass (3150). En route to Punakha stop at Lamperi Botanical. Afternoon: Visit Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful Dzong in the country. (Overnight: Punakha)
Day 3: Punakha – Jigme Dorji National Park
we will spend morning birding inside the Jigme Dorji National Park along Mochu Chu River. Afternoon birding along the Pho Chu River and Punatshangchu River. (Overnight: Punakha)
Day 4: Punakha – Nobding – Phobjekha
Early morning you’ll wind up your way to the Phobjekha Valley. En route, we’ll spend a couple of hours birding the entire stretch of Nobding and continue our journey to Phobjekha. (Overnight: Phobjekha)
Day 5: Phobjekha – Pelela – Bumthang
we’ll spend our morning hours birding along the Pelela pass (3400) old road. Continue your drive to Bumthang with some birding stop along the way: (Overnight: Bumthang)
Day 6: Bumthang – Phrumshingla – Sengor
we drive from Bumthang to Sengor going over Phrumshingla (3800m). Later in the evening, we will be birding around Sengor. (Overnight: Sengor)
Day 7: Sengor – Namling – Yongkala
In the morning, we’ll bird around Sengor and Phrumshingla area. Then we will wind up our way to Yongkala en route birding along the forest of Namling and Yongkala. (Overnight: Yongkala)
Day 8-9: Yongkala – Namling – Limithang Road
We’ll spend two entire day birding Namling, upper and lower Limithang road, one of the finest birding areas in the Himalayas: (Overnight: Yongkala)
Day 10: Yongkala – Trongsa
we will be re-tracing our way back. So basically we will be looking and listening to the flocks. Overnight: Trongsa
Day 11: Trongsa – Paro
Drive should take us about 6hrs. Re-tracing journey back; we will stop whenever we run into the flocks. Overnight: Paro
Day 12: Chelela Birding
Very early in the morning, drive to the cool and stunning alpine meadow of Chelila pass (3890m). Drive back to Paro for lunch. Afternoon free time to stroll around Paro town
Day 13: Paro
Paro – Excursion to Taktshang Monastery: In the early morning before breakfast we visit the local sewage pond and along the Wang Chu, back to the hotel for breakfast, then Take two hrs. drives to the parking lot at the base of the Tiger’s Nest monastery, from here you can hike to one of the most beautiful and holiest temples in Bhutan. (Overnight: Paro)
Day 14: Departure
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What to Expect
Led by expert guides, you’ll visit prime birding spots while enjoying the country’s serene natural beauty, rich biodiversity, and unspoiled wilderness. Expect immersive days filled with rare bird sightings and breathtaking scenery.
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Testimonials 2025
Read heartfelt testimonials from our satisfied guests, sharing their unforgettable experiences, exceptional service, and cherished memories of their journey.
Surreal
Mr Norbu is well versed , very patient and takes pains to ensure you have a good bird watching experience.
A memorable trip….so much to experience.
We were well looked after, and the guides were unbelievably good at identifying the many birds, both by sight and sound.
Fantastic 3 week small group birding tour in Bhutan
The trip was well organised, with plenty of information given in advance, including a zoom meeting with Norbu the group leader.
Top class bird watching tour of Bhutan
The entire trip was a delight. We travelled extensively around the country with excellent accommodation, meals and transport, all of which were organised by Wild Nature Quest.
Trip Extension
Enhance your trip with an extension to eastern Nepal to spot the elusive Red Panda or visit Kaziranga National Park in Assam, home to one-horned rhinos, tigers, elephants, and vibrant birdlife.
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Bhutan’s Bird Songs
Symphony of Bhutan’s Birds
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