PALLAS’S FISH EAGLE
Trip Overview
This is another lean season tour that we have been running successfully from the past two years; this tour is specially focused on the wintering migrants including Black-necked Cranes, globally threatened species. Other interesting species we will encounter include as migrant Wallcreeper, Ducks and Waders, Thrushes, Rosefinches and Redstarts. We also have a good chance for other resident species including three species of Pheasants, two species of Hornbills, and varieties of Laughingthrushes, Sunbirds, Woodpecker, Parrotbills and many more. However, this is a difficult season in finding some of the skulkers like Wren Babbler, Tesia, and Shortwing.
This trip starts from Paro, the only place in the country with the international airport and work out our way to central, east, and make a loop from the south and end in Paro. We’ll be covering 11 different districts of Bhutan on this tour and expected to see over 270 species of birds and 10 – 15 species of mammals such as three species of langurs, including the nearly endemic Golden Langur. Himalayan Giant Squirrel, Yellow-throated Marten and Himalayan Goral.
Other highlights include a visit to Bhutan’s most scenic icon and a most important destination for pilgrimages Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), most beautiful and impressive Punakha Dzong and visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the local hospitality.
This trip starts from Paro, the only place in the country with the international airport and work out our way to central, east, and make a loop from the south and end in Paro. We’ll be covering 11 different districts of Bhutan on this tour and expected to see over 270 species of birds and 10 – 15 species of mammals such as three species of langurs, including the nearly endemic Golden Langur. Himalayan Giant Squirrel, Yellow-throated Marten and Himalayan Goral.
Other highlights include a visit to Bhutan’s most scenic icon and a most important destination for pilgrimages Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), most beautiful and impressive Punakha Dzong and visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse to experience the local hospitality.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Paro
Arrive Paro, our representative will receive you. transfer to the hotel, after some downtime and refreshment start birding around Paro valley and Paro river. Overnight: Paro
Day 2: Chelila Birding
we’ll set off early in the morning tothe cool alpine meadow of Chelila pass, the highest drivable pass in Bhutan, theforests on the way up can be good for many high-altitude species. Afternoon: free time to stroll the Paro town. Overnight: Paro
Day 3: Paro – Tiger’s Nest – transfer Thimphu
After breakfast take 30 minutes to drive to the parking lot at the base of the Tiger’s Nest monastery and hike to one of the most beautiful and holiest temples in Bhutan, evening transfer to Thimphu. Overnight Thimphu
Day 4: 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 5: Punakha – Jigme Dorji National Park
we will spend the morning birding inside the Jigme Dorji National Park along the Mochu Chu River. Afternoon birding along the Pho Chu River and Punatshangchu River. Overnight: Punakha
Day 6: Punakha – Nobding – Phobjekha
Early morningyou’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 7: 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 stops along the way: Overnight: Bumthang
Day 8: Bumthang– Phrumshingla – Yongkala
we drive from Bumthang to Yongkala going over Phrumshingla (3800m). later in the afternoon birding along the forest of Namling and Yongkala. Overnight: Yongkala
Day 9-10: Yongkala – Namling – Limithang Road
We’ll spend two entire days birding Namling, upper and lower Limithang road, one of the finest birding areas in the Himalayas: Overnight: Yongkala
Day 11: Yongkala – Korila – Trashigang- Journey to Trashigang
With several birding stops along the way in a wide range of habitats from the cultivation, small settlement, chir pine forest to mid-altitude forest rich with mosses, lichens, and rhododendrons. Overnight Trashigang
Day 12: Trashigang – Wamrong – Samdrup Jongkhar
our journey takes us through a lush green mid-range forest filled with rhododendrons. In the evening we will hit the low elevation, the lowest ever being of the trip. Overnight Samdrup Jongkhar
Day 13: SamdrupJongkhar – Deothang – Morong – Samdrup Jongkhar
We will enjoy the full day of birding in between Samdrup Jongkhar and Dewathang the stretch of 18 km road with the elevation ranging from 150m – 500m. the subtropical evergreen forest here are good habitat for many lowland species. Overnight: Samdrup Jongkhar
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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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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