Tour Code: BBT
Overview
TEmbark on an unforgettable birding adventure in the Kingdom of Bhutan! This unique tour combines thrilling birdwatching experiences with cultural immersion, offering a truly enriching journey. Explore diverse habitats, from lush subtropical forests to alpine meadows and snow-capped peaks, while searching for a dazzling array of bird species, including many rare and endemic to the Himalayas.
Highlights: Encounter diverse birdlife | Observe a wide variety of birds, including the elusive Bhutan Laughingthrush, the vibrant Blood Pheasant, the majestic Himalayan Griffon, and many more. Discover endemic species: Search for birds which are difficult in any other part of the country, adding to the excitement of your birding journey. Immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture by visiting ancient monasteries, exploring charming villages, and witnessing traditional festivals. Marvel at the stunning Himalayan landscapes, including snow-capped peaks, cascading waterfalls, and lush valleys.
Photo Credit: Sudeep Chatterjee
Day 1
- Arrive at Guwahati and drive 159 km via Samdrup Jonkar to Narphu through scenic warm broadleaf forest.
- Birding stops en route with opportunities to spot species such as Little Bunting, Rufous-bellied Eagle, Rufous-throated Partridge, Crimson-breasted Woodpecker, Wreathed Hornbill, Grey Wagtail, Kingfishers, Black-backed Forktail, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Tibetan Siskin, White-browed Shrike Babbler, Darjeeling Woodpecker, and Laughingthrush varieties.
- Overnight in Tashigang.
Day 2
- Early morning departure from Tashigang to Yongkola with birding stops at hotspots like Korila.
- Key sightings may include Rufous-necked Hornbill, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Black-faced and White-throated Laughingthrushes, Pygmy Blue Flycatcher, Blue-throated Flycatcher, Green Magpie, Hill Prinia, Grey-winged Blackbird, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Little Bunting, and Wallcreeper.
- Overnight in Yongkola.
Day 3
- Morning birding around Namling and nearby areas.
- Possible encounters include Mountain Scops Owl, Hill and Chestnut-breasted Partridge, Ward’s Trogon, Collared and Asian Barred Owlet, Golden and Rufous-capped Babblers, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Himalayan Bulbul, Red-flanked Bluetail, Green-tailed Sunbird, Yuhinas, White-tailed Nuthatch, Darjeeling Woodpecker, Oriental Honey Buzzard, and various Fulvettas.
- Birding around Yongkola and Lingmethang with chances to spot Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill, Sultan Tit, Slaty-backed Forktail, Crested Serpent Eagle, Little Pied Flycatcher, Mountain Bulbul, Red-faced Liocichla, Rusty-fronted Barwing, and Sapphire Flycatcher.
Day 4
- Early Start: Drive north, crossing Sengor village and Thrumshing La Pass (3,700 m).
- Route Highlight: From Yongkola to Sengor, enter Thrumshing La National Park.
- Scenic Stop: Picturesque waterfall before Sengor.
- Full-Day Birding: Possible sightings include: Snow Pigeon, Blood Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan, Monal Pheasant, Whiskered Yuhina, Stripe-throated Yuhina, Rufous-vented Yuhina, Dark-rumped Rosefinch, Lemon-rumped Warbler, Ashy-throated Warbler, Broad-billed Warbler, Rufous-capped Babbler, Green Shrike Babbler, Rusty-flanked Treecreeper, Streaked Laughingthrush, Spotted Forktail, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Great Barbet, and many other species.
Day 5
- Possible sightings include Red-headed Bullfinch, Crimson-browed Finch, Collared Grosbeak, Grey-crested Tit, Rufous-vented Tit, Gold-naped Finch, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Brown Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Great Parrotbill, Brown Bullfinch, and many other species.
Day 5
- Tingti–Gomphu: Great Hornbill, Long-tailed Sibia, Beautiful Nuthatch, Rufous-necked Hornbill, White-rumped Munia, Spotted Forktail, Slaty-backed Forktail, Grey Bushchat, Crested Bunting, Sultan Tit, Yellow-checked Tit, Red-vented Bulbul, Black Bulbul, Striated Prinia, Hill Prinia, Mountain Tailorbird, Hume’s Warbler, White-crested Laughingthrush, Rusty-checked Scimitar Babbler, Striated Laughingthrush, Scaly Laughingthrush, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Stripe-throated Yuhina.
Day 6
- Tingti–Gomphu: Great Hornbill, Long-tailed Sibia, Beautiful Nuthatch, Rufous-necked Hornbill, White-rumped Munia, Spotted Forktail, Slaty-backed Forktail, Grey Bushchat, Crested Bunting, Sultan Tit, Yellow-checked Tit, Red-vented Bulbul, Black Bulbul, Striated Prinia, Hill Prinia, Mountain Tailorbird, Hume’s Warbler, White-crested Laughingthrush, Rusty-checked Scimitar Babbler, Striated Laughingthrush, Scaly Laughingthrush, Bhutan Laughingthrush, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Stripe-throated Yuhina.
Day 7
- Zhemgang Dakpai – Nobding – Thimphu
- Route & Elevation: Birding from Tingtibi (600m) to Zhemgang (1900m) — 34 km travel
- Habitat: Subtropical & warm broadleaf forests
- Target Bird Species: White-browed Scimitar Babbler, Rusty-checked Scimitar Babbler, Great Hornbill, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Beautiful Nuthatch, Black Bulbul, White-bellied Heron, Barred Cuckoo Dove, Black Drongo, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch, Spangled Drongo, Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo, Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush, White-throated Bulbul, Maroon Oriole, White-hooded Babbler, Nepal House Martin, Sultan Tit, Black-winged Cuckooshrike, White-browed Shrike-Babbler, Ashy Drongo, Yellow-cheeked Tit, Red-tailed Minla, Nepal Fulvetta, Golden Babbler, Grey-throated Babbler, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Yellow-vented Warbler, Striated Yuhina, Streaked Spiderhunter, Large Woodshrike, Crimson Sunbird.
- Activities: Morning: Birding in subtropical broadleaf forest north of Tingtibi, Evening: Return to campsite
Day 8
- Thimpu – Siliguri: Early morning birding around Thimpu, breakfast at hotel, transfer to Siliguri (7 hrs drive).
Day 9
- Post breakfast drop to Bagdogra Aiport for your onward flight.
Tour Ends but Memory Remains
- Please note that the day-wise itinerary may change depending upon the season/weather conditions/activities of birds in and around the surrounding areas, the decision of the local guide will be final in such cases.
- Please note departure to be advised as per your international flights and accommodation will be organised for your departure.
- Any other expenses apart from the above will have to be borne by the participants
- As all the Safaris in the Indian National Park are booked 120 Days in advance before your departure,
kindly pay in advance to secure your safari. - If a solo guest wishes to share a room, we will do our best to match them with another guest of the same gender. If we cannot match a solo guest with another guest of the same gender, then the single supplement will be charged.
- Please Note : Non Veg will be served only in Dinner.
** Customised packages are also available for standard and economical categories
** We can make CUSTOMIZE ITERNERIES tailor-made for wildlife destinations, based on your inputs
- Comfortable Home Stay
Terms and Cancellation Policy:
- 25% of the Package Cost is required to be paid at the time of Booking (non-refundable).
- 75% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 90 days prior to Safari Date.
- 50% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 60 days prior to Safari Date.
- 25% of the total package cost will be refunded on cancellation before 45 days prior to Safari Date.
- No Refund on cancellation within 45 days prior to Safari Date.
Payment Terms:
Please note: The date of written (email) communication of intent to cancel is the date considered for calculation of the cancellation fees.
Please contact us for personalized tour quotes.
Package Inclusion:
- 8 Nights/ 9 Days Stay on twin sharing basis
- Internal Flights from Delhi to Ghuwati Airport
- All Meals during the trip ( Breakfast / Lunch & Dinner )
- All surface transfers by private SUV, Toyota Bus
- Camera Permit & Vehicle charges
- SDF & Insurance
- Permits for Inner line
- National park entry, camera charges and SDF for village
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop.
- Services of rapsafaris
Package Exclusion:
- International flights
- Visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases (including shopping, spirits, laundry, internet fees, phone calls etc.)
- Gratuities for our main professional experienced Indian Guide
- Accommodations and transport before or after the arrival and departure dates listed in the itinerary.
- Any expenses caused by factors beyond our control like flight cancellation, road blocks, vehicle malfunction etc.
– We highly recommend travel insurance, which will cover these type unforeseen expenses.
Please Note : Single occupancy is available on request with an additional cost
Number of people : 11
Minimum requirement : 5
