Nepal trekking, Trekking in nepal

Birding & Tour In Bhutan

Day 1 : Arrive Paro International airport from Delhi or Bangkok After clearing immigration we'll drive east through an enchanting valley with its decorated shingle-roofed houses and willow-fringed river. Red billed Choughs are quite common in this valley and as we head east we'll stop to search for Ibisbill and Brown Dipper. We will spend the night at Thimphu in Hotel River View, Bhutan 's delightful capital.

Day 2 : We'll head east out of Thimphu , up onto the western slopes of Dochu la, the first of a series of high altitude road passes. Entering the pristine mixed forests of hemlock, fir, oak, blossoming magnolias, and rhododendrons we should see a wealth of birds including some species rich feeding flocks. Quarrelsome Nutcrackers are common and other highlights may include a skulking Hill Partridge or Satyr Tragopan, Golden Bush Robin, an immaculate Cutia, Brown Parrotbill, or even a gorgeous Firetailed Myzornis. We'll venture off road on to a couple of trail that enables us to explore the forest more thoroughly. Night near Punakha in Meri Puensum Resort.

Day 3-4 :  Spending three nights at a splendid traditionally decorated hotel near Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan , we'll have ample time to explore the braided channels of MoChhu river and the bird-rich subtropical forests it contains. Our route will take us past the spectacular Punakha Dzong. We should see an impressive array of species, including the White bellied Heron, one of Bhutan 's rarest specialties. We are sure to encounter several parties of brightly colored minivets, noisy Straited Laughingthrushes and may also see more Red headed Trogon, and Wedge tailed Piegon, wait to be discovered. Fire capped Tit breeds here, as does White gorgeted Flycatcher and rare Yellow vented Warbler. We will also search for variety of skulkers including White browed Shortwing, Spotted and Pygmy Wren Babblers and all three species of tesia. Night near Puna

Day 5 : Continuing east, past Wangdue Dzong (a monastery and fortress combined), we will make a series of brief stops to scan the braided river channel. We have seen Palla's Gull and Palla's Fishing Eagle regularly here. We also check forest edges and explore some of the small patches of cultivation. We will enter productive forest near the end of our journey and will stop here to look for species such as Blood Pheasant, Satyr Tragopan or majestic Himalayan Monal. Spotted Laughingthrush, Yellowish bellied Bush Warbler, Rusty flanked Treecreeper, and White winged Grosbeak also occurs here. We will also make our proper search for Ward's Trogon, perhaps Bhutan 's premier avian prize, before heading on to our superbly situated, guesthouse next to Gangtey Gompa

Day 6 : Leaving Gangtey we will flow the twisting road over the Pelela Pass and into Central Bhutan . A stand of bamboo extend for about three miles below the pass and we will search here for specialties such as Great and Brown Parrotbills, and Goldenbreasted Fulvetta, surely one of the world's most attractive passerines. Night in Trongsa, Sherublig Lodge.

Day 7 : We will initially head south. Our main target is the rare and little known Yellow rumped Honeyguide but we should see a number of other species perhaps including Emerald Dove, Large Niltava, and Russet Bush Warbler. The Valley here is also good area for the rare Golden Langur. Retracing our route we will climb over a pass into the first four valleys and rolling hillsides covered in spruce and fir and the avifauna alters equally abruptly. Nutcrackers can be common, though we will have to spend little more time searching for Beautiful Rosefinches. Night at Jakar, Sidharta Resort.

Day 8 : Continuing our circuit east we ill climb eventually across the Thrumsingla 12, 465ft is Bhutan 's highest road pass. The road then plunges dramatically down into rich semitropical rain forest. This is Lingmethang road, perhaps Asia 's premier birding road. Many of Bhutan's most sought after birds can be found here including Chestnut breasted Partridge, Ward's Trogon, the majestic Rufous necked Hornbill, Blue napped Pitta, Blue fronted Robin, and wedge billed and Bar winged Wren Babblers. 3 nights accommodation in the modern tents or traditional house.

Day 9-10 : In our of exploring the fabulous, lush primary forests in search of the area's specialties will also include the special area where the Rofous necked Hornbill spend resting during mid day. Some of the rare species are slender billed and Coral billed Scimitar Babblers, Scaly and Blue winged Laughing thrushes, Greater Rofous headed Parrotbill, Broad billed Warbler and Rofous throated Wren Babbler.

Day 11 : We retrace our way back to Bumthang across the Thrumsingla pass checking the places that we missed. Night at Jakar.

Day 12 : Full day in Bumthang to explore the cultural sites and do some of the best walking trips through the farms, cattle and farm houses. Night in Jakar.

Day 13 : Early drive to Thimphu across the passes Yotongla, Pelela, and finally across Dochula and on to Thimphu.

Day 14 : Morning make a visit to the Handicrafts Emporium, Sunday Market and depart for Paro. Afternoon visit the National Musuem housed in the ancient watchtower for Paro Dzong. Night at Paro in Olathang hotel

Day 15 : Morning flight on the Druk Airlines to Kathmandu or Delhi or Bangkok , end of the trip.