Birds of Bhutan
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- duration 14 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 8-95 yrs
- max group size 8
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-17972
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- Operated in English
- Starts Paro, Bhutan
- Ends Paro, Bhutan +8
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Birdwatching in Bhutan (Himalayan Monal
- White bellied heron
- Black necked crane
- Satyr tragopan and many more)
- Traditional Bhutanese life & architecture
- Paro Dzong & National Museum
- Walk up to Taktshang (Tiger's Nest)
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Start and end in Paro, the "Birds Of Bhutan" tour is a guided wildlife tour that takes 14 days. You will travel through Punakha, Paro, Pele La and 7 other destinations in Bhutan. "Birds Of Bhutan" is a private tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Birdwatching is one of Bhutan's star attractions, and if you like to indulge your birdwatching habit while exploring new and beautiful parts of the world, then Bhutan really should be high on your list of places to visit. With a unique and rich Buddhist culture, spectacular Himalayan scenery, and one of the most diverse and rich ranges of birdlife on the planet, a specialist birdwatching tour in Bhutan is a really special experience. The best birding is in the east of the country, which requires a fairly long itinerary with plenty of driving, but we make regular stops and explore various Dzongs and monasteries along the way. The tour also features an easy 3-day walking section saying in simple but comfortable camps.
Our tour starts in Paro, and we have a sightseeing tour of the Paro Dzong and National Museum. We are also introduced to our specialist bird-watching guide and will have an evening briefing to discuss particular target species over the days to come. We leave Paro and start with a pre-breakfast drive to the Che Lela Pass in search of the colourful but elusive Himalayan Monal and Satyr Tragopan, both birding highlights of Bhutan. We then drive on to the capital Thimphu where we have time for some more cultural sightseeing.
Leaving Thimphu we cross the Dochu La Pass before descending into the Punakha Valley. On all our drives through Bhutan we'll make regular stops at places your guide knows are potentially good spots for particular bird species. The roads in Bhutan are generally very windy and scenic, and the slow pace means that you get a good chance to view your surroundings as we travel.
Birdwatching is one of Bhutan's star attractions, and if you like to indulge your birdwatching habit while exploring new and beautiful parts of the world, then Bhutan really should be high on your list of places to visit. With a unique and rich Buddhist culture, spectacular Himalayan scenery, and one of the most diverse and rich ranges of birdlife on the planet, a specialist birdwatching tour in Bhutan is a really special experience. The best birding is in the east of the country, which requires a fairly long itinerary with plenty of driving, but we make regular stops and explore various Dzongs and monasteries along the way. The tour also features an easy 3-day walking section saying in simple but comfortable camps.
Our tour starts in Paro, and we have a sightseeing tour of the Paro Dzong and National Museum. We are also introduced to our specialist bird-watching guide and will have an evening briefing to discuss particular target species over the days to come. We leave Paro and start with a pre-breakfast drive to the Che Lela Pass in search of the colourful but elusive Himalayan Monal and Satyr Tragopan, both birding highlights of Bhutan. We then drive on to the capital Thimphu where we have time for some more cultural sightseeing.
Leaving Thimphu we cross the Dochu La Pass before descending into the Punakha Valley. On all our drives through Bhutan we'll make regular stops at places your guide knows are potentially good spots for particular bird species. The roads in Bhutan are generally very windy and scenic, and the slow pace means that you get a good chance to view your surroundings as we travel.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Arrive in Paro, transfer to hotel
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Day 2: Paro to Thimphu via Chele La Pass
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Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha via Dochu La
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Day 4: Punakha to Pele La
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Day 5: Pele La to Trongsa
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Day 6: Trongsa to Shemgang
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Day 7: Zhemgang Road
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Day 8: Zhemgang to Trongsa
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Day 9: Trongsa to Bumthang
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Day 10: Bumthang to Sengor
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Day 11: Limithang Road camping
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Day 12: Limithang Road camping
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Day 13: Limithang Road camping
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Day 14: Limithang to Bumthang
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Day 15: Bumthang to Wangduephodrang
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Day 16: Wangdiphodrang to Paro
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Day 17: Walk up to Taktshang (Tiger's Nest)
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Day 18: Paro, transfer to airport
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Included: ==All accommodation as per itinerary in 3-star level hotels
Meals
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary
Transport
- 24/7 airport transfer service
- All transport in private vehicles
Guide
- Local tour guide/tour leader
Others
- Bhutan visa fee, tourism development fee and government royalty
- All national park entry and activity fees
- All entrance fees to sites visited
- Excluded:
- International flights (available on request)
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. Laundry)
- Tips for tour leader and driver
- Any other items not mentioned above
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Birds of Bhutan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 23 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 23 June 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBirds of Bhutan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Birds of Bhutan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Tours will be reduced to smaller group sizes to protect against COVID-19.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and also during transportation.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be recommended to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.
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