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| Bhutan Bird Watching Tour |
Bhutan 's extensive bird list reflects the
kingdom's wide range of agro-ecological environment from
subtropical to alpine. Currently 675 species have been recorded
in Bhutan. Most widely known are the Black Neck Cranes, a rare
and endangered crane. In Bhutan , the Black Neck Crane holds a
special place in folklore and Bhutanese hearts. To injure a
Black Neck Crane in Bhutan is go to prison for life.
Hundreds flock to the Phobjikha Valley, a glacial valley in a
remote area with no electrical power. Here the Black Neck Cranes
are conservatory protected and can be viewed. There are many
legends and myths about this bird. The Bhutanese call it Thrung
Throng. Black Neck Crane Dancers honor the bird with a festival
dance. Other migratory birds as the Pailas' fish eagle which is
considered rare, migrates through Bhutan between Tibet and
northern India. This bird is often seen near Wangdi near
spring. Often it will be spotted with Ospreys and Pied Avocet.
Wintertime brings numerous species down to lower altitudes,
including accentors, rose finches, grosbeaks, snow pigeons and
pheasants such as the satyrtragopan, the Himalayan monal and the
blood pheasant.
Even the casual observer can be sure to see the blue
whistling-thrush, yellow blue magpie, the wall creeper, white
capped water redstarts, spotted nutcracker in the pine forest
and the red-billed choughs on the roofs on the dzongs. All
animals in Bhutan are protected by the Buddhist ethic that
prohibits killing. Further protection in the 1995 Forest and
Nature Conservation Act defines several species as totally
protected. Black Neck Cranes, Monal Pheasant, Peacock, Pheasant,
Raven and the Rufous-Necked Hornbill. |
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| Itinerary of Bhutan Bird Watching in Detail |
Day 01 : Arrive Paro, drive to your Paro/ overnight |
Day 02 : Drive to Thimphu , capitol of Bhutan , birding,
overnight hotel |
Day 03 : A drive into the country a full day birding, return
to Thimphu , Overnight at hotel. |
Day 04 : Drive to Dochula Pass (10,500 ft.) Overnight at
hotel. |
Day 05 : Today we drive to Punakha. Overnight camp |
Day 06 : Entire day bird watching in Tashithang Valley,
overnight at camp |
Day 07 : Depart Tashithang for Wangdue Pelela Pass. Overnight
in Trongsa Hotel. |
Day 08 : Drive from Trongsa to Kuengarabten. Overnight in
Bumthang |
Day 09 : Depart Bumthang, for Gayzamchu. |
Day 10 : Leave Gayzamchu for Sengor crossing Thumshingla
pass, overnight Halt in Sengor. |
Day 11 : Continuing on to Thrumshingla – overnight camp at
Yongkola Lingmithang. |
Day 12 : Lingmithang Bird watching Full Day. Overnight Halt. |
Day 13 : Begin drive back to west. Photos stops. Overnight
Hotel. |
Day 14 : Continue our drive back toward the west, arrive Paro |
Day 15 : Depart for airport and your return home. |
The price covers the following services |
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• Tibet Visa and Travel
Permit. |
• Liaison officer and
Interpreter. |
• Full Board hotel in route
to Bhutan (Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner). |
• Tibet Visa and Travel
Permit for expedition crew. |
• Insurance for Nepalese
crew. |
• All necessary
organisational requirements. |
• Tip etc. |
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The price does not covers the following services |
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• Personal expenses. |
• Entry and re-entry visa to Nepal. |
• Bar and beverage bills. |
• Extra Yak (US $ 100 per Yak
if required). |
• Your travel insurance. |
• Tip etc. |
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| Whatever the conditions the itinerary stated follow,
it is for the visitors who prefer full package
programme. At the same time, we also serve you based
on your choice. The selection of itineraries and the
staffs depends on your choice and financial
procurement. We have options for any partial visit
as per your requirement regarding your interest and
financial condition. |
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 Facts Of Bird Watching |
Tour Destination : --
Group Size : Min - 1
Season : End of March and all of April
Accommodation : --
Duration : 15 Days
Entry / Exit : -- |
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 Departure Dates & Prices |
| 12 Sep 2012 |
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 Client References |
BY TOM RUMSEY
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 Staff Informations |
D. P. Aryal (Managing Director)
Khum Bahadur Subedi (Director/Journalist Tourism)Read More» |
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