Overview
Itinerary
Arrive at Paro International Airport, where your certified Bhutanese guide welcomes you. After immigration and baggage collection, enjoy a scenic drive to Thimphu, Bhutan’s peaceful capital.
Visit:
National Memorial Chorten – A prominent spiritual landmark showcasing exquisite Buddhist art and architecture
Overnight stay in Thimphu
Drive through the spectacular Dochula Pass (3,100m) with panoramic Himalayan views. The forested slopes are excellent for birding, offering chances to see Laughingthrushes, Yuhinas, Barwings, Sunbirds, Crossbills, Rosefinches, and the elusive Fire-tailed Myzornis.
Descend into the warm Punakha Valley overlooking the Pho Chhu River.
Overnight stay in Punakha
Spend the day birding along the Mo Chhu River, one of Bhutan’s best low-altitude birding zones.
Possible Sightings:
White-bellied Heron, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Ibisbill, Forktails, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Flycatchers, Babblers, Minlas, Sunbirds, and Drongos.
Overnight stay in Punakha
Travel through warm broadleaf forests and climb toward Pele La Pass (3,400m). En route, explore Phobjikha Valley, winter home of the rare Black-necked Cranes.
Birdlife here includes Scarlet Finch, Eurasian Jay, Laughingthrushes, and Verditer Flycatchers.
Overnight stay in Trongsa
Cross Yotong La Pass (3,500m) and stop at Zugney Village, famous for traditional Yathra wool weaving.
Explore bamboo and conifer forests around Bumthang, searching for Parrotbills, Magpies, Grosbeaks, Choughs, and possibly even the Red Panda.
Overnight stay in Bumthang
Drive east through Thrumshingla National Park, a biodiversity hotspot with dramatic altitude changes.
Birding Highlights:
Beautiful Rosefinch, Gold-naped Finch, Forktails, Redstarts, Sunbirds, and excellent chances of spotting Red Panda.
Overnight forest camp
Explore Namling, regarded as the best birdwatching site in Bhutan. The virtually untouched forests may reward sightings of Ward’s Trogon, Satyr Tragopan, Chestnut-breasted Partridge, and many other rare species.
Overnight forest camp
Birding in the subtropical forests of Lingmithang, known for vibrant lowland species.
Possible Sightings:
Blue-throated Bee-eater, Racket-tailed Drongo, Red-headed Trogon, Nightjars, Prinias, Emerald Cuckoo.
Overnight stay in Mongar
Return westward across Pele La Pass, birding diverse forest habitats.
Look out for:
White-bellied Heron, Cutia, Scimitar-Babbler, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Leaf Warblers, Barbet, Minivets, and Ward’s Trogon.
Overnight stay in Trongsa
Drive back to Paro with birding stops along rivers and valleys.
Species include:
Ibisbill, River Lapwing, Dippers, Wagtails, Redstarts, Accentors, Pipits, Thrushes, and winter migrants.
Overnight stay in Paro
Visit Chele La Pass (3,950m), Bhutan’s highest motorable pass, for high-altitude species such as Himalayan Monal, Blood Pheasant, Grosbeaks, Rosefinches, Nutcrackers, and Sunbirds.
Later, hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Lhakhang), Bhutan’s most sacred and iconic site.
Overnight stay in Paro
After breakfast, transfer to Paro International Airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of Bhutan’s birds, forests, and mountains.
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Our tour guide, Sangay Wangchuk was knowledgeable, friendly, and deeply passionate about Bhutanese culture and history. His insights added so much depth to each location we visited, and he made sure we understood the significance of each place in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. He was always just a call or message away, ready to assist with any queries or requests, which gave us a lot of comfort throughout the trip. Also he entertained us with his beautiful Shero -shayri & hind songs during the long travel.
Every aspect of the tour – from transportation and accommodations to sightseeing and local experiences – was thoughtfully curated. Thanks to the Teem Travel, we could fully immerse ourselves in the beauty and serenity of Bhutan without any logistical stress.
On behalf of our Group of Four, may I thank you, your Guide Kinley Lekpa and Pilot Pratap for taking excellent care of us, right from the moment we landed in Paro Int. Airport on Aug 17, to the time we reached the Paro Int. Airport on Aug 22, to take a return flight back to India.All four of us are immensely pleased with your Company and your officers Kinley and Pratap for the kind courtesy and genuine warmth extended to us throughout our 6 day stay in Bhutan-rightly called as the Happiest Country in the World.
Our family had the most incredible experience in visiting Bhutan and I thank TEEM TRAVEL BHUTAN. I recently had the pleasure of touring Bhutan with Teem Travel, and I must say, it was a truly memorable and seamless experience right from the very beginning (Pick up from Bagdogra Airport), the planning and coordination were handled with professionalism and care, ensuring we had nothing to worry.
