GANGRI BHUTAN
BIRDING TOUR
TOUR IN BRIEF
Bhutan has some 800 bird species, rivalling the combined 925 species found in all of North America. Among those, at least 16 species are globally threatened, and 10 fall within the restricted range. The country has even been called the world’s “birding capital”.
Duration: 10-20 days
Entry: Paro, Bhutan. Exit: Guwahati, India
Area Coverage: 11 districts, 22 birding areas
PACKAGE INCLUDES
3-star plus hotels, three meals, SUV/Mini Bus/Coaster, Guides, Entry fees, Mineral water, Cultural program (in groups of 10 people), taxes
PACKAGE EXCLUDES
Air Tickets, Travel Insurance, Drinks, Visa fee, Laundry
BIRDING AREAS
Area: Sengor to Namling (3050m/2360m)
Species: Tragopans, Bar-winged Wren Babbler and fire-tailed Myzornis.
Season: April to May.
Area: Namling-Yongkala-Lingmethang (2360m/1700m/650m)
Species: Yellow-rumped Honey Guide, Rufuous-Necked Hornbill, Laughing-Thrush, Coral Billed Scimitar Babbler, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Rufuous-bellied Hawk Eagle, Collarded Treepie, and Yellow-vented Warbler
Season: November to early May.
Area: Narphung La-Dewathang-Samdrup Jongkhar (1700m/850m/250m)
Species: Rufuous-necked Hornbill, Beautiful Nuthatch, Gold-naped Finch, Wreathed Hornbill, Violet Cuckoo, Pied Falconet & Greater Rufuous-breasted Parrotbill
Season: November to early May.
Area: Mo Chu -Rimchu-Wangduephodrang (1300m)
Species: White-bellied Heron, White-gorgoted Flycatcher, Yellow-vented Warbler, Bar-headed Goose, Eurasian Wigeon, Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher.
Season: November to early May.
Area: Tashithang-Damji-Gasa-Laya (1700m/3200m)
Species: Ward’s Trogan, Lesser Shortwings, Black tailed Crake, Grey-sided Laughing Thrush, Bush Robin, Firetail Myzornis, Purple Cochoa and Gold-naped Finch
Season: April to early May
Area: Drugyel-Jangothang (2580m/4090m)
Species: Tibetan Snowcock, Isisbill, Himalayan Griffon and Golden Eagle.
Area: Dodina, Thimphu Valley, Dochu La Pass (3115m)
Species: Spotted Laughing thrush, Fire-capped Tit, Yellow-bellied Flower picker, Satyr Tragopan, Rufuous-breasted Bush Robin, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler
Season: April to May
Area: Phobjikha Valley (3050m)
Species: Black-Necked Crane