Day 1: Arrival in Bhutan.
Arrive Bhutan by Druk Air, the National Airline of Bhutan. You could fly in from Kolkatta or New Delhi in India, Katmandu – Nepal, Bangkok- Thailand or from Dhaka-Bangladesh. Upon arrival at Paro Airport, a warm reception by the Changshe Norbu representative, who will drive you to Rinchenling Lodge in Paro. On your drive from the airport to the hotel you may see the Ibisbill, which would easily be mistaken for a stone.
In the afternoon we will explore the beautiful valley of Paro. We will continue birding northwards towards the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong. The valley of Paro is mainly Blue Pine Forests, which is not so great for bird life but the woodlands around the Drukgyel Dzong area will provide us a good indication of the great variety that is to come in the next three weeks. Some of the common species that can be seen in this area include, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Brown Parrotbill, Chestnut-tailed Minla, Common Kestrel, Kalij Pheasant, White-collored Blackbird, Grey-backed Shrike. The more difficult birds that we will also try are some marshland species such as the elusive Black-tailed Crake and the Solitary Snipe.
Paro: Elevation – 7600 feet; Vegetation – temperate with mainly blue pines.
Overnight in Rinchenling Lodge, Paro. Read the rest of this entry »
The excursion to the east
Black mountain bird expedition
The Black mountain is located in the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National park, one of the many wild life sanctuaries in Bhutan, is a hotspot for bio-diversity. A great opportunity to spot the Great horn bill s and the endangered rufous necked hornbills.
Day one: Welcome to Paro.
Day two: Easy day of acclimatization, explore Paro at leisure
Day three: Day at Paro, early morning drive to the highest pass. Read the rest of this entry »
Western Bhutan Bird Quest
Birding Tour,Western Bhutan bird quest.
Day one: Welcome to Paro.
Day two: Easy day of acclimatization, explore Paro at leisure
Day three: Day at Paro, early morning drive to the highest pass.
Day Four: Drive to the capital city, explore down town Thimphu Read the rest of this entry »
