The Bhutan Bird Watching Tour offers an unparalleled opportunity for enthusiasts to immerse themselves in one of the Himalayas' most magnificent birdwatching experiences. Bhutan, a haven for bird lovers and watchers from across the globe, boasts a record of approximately 770 bird species despite its modest geographical size. Known as a birding paradise, Bhutan stands out for its extensive forest coverage—over 55% of the country is forested, with 26% designated as National Parks—making it a prime location for spotting a vast array of bird species that are rare or hard to find elsewhere.
This tour takes participants through the heart of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspot, showcasing Bhutan's rich avian diversity that is further enhanced by seasonal migrations. Key birding destinations within Bhutan include Paro, Thimpu, Punakha, Trongsa, and Zhemgang, each offering unique opportunities to observe birds in their natural habitats. The winter season, in particular, witnesses the descent of various species to lower altitudes, providing sightings of accentors, rosefinches, grosbeaks, snow pigeons, and notable pheasants like the satyr tragopan, Himalayan monal, and blood pheasant.
Bhutan's varied geography, from the northern alpine regions to the southern tropics, creates one of the most diverse bird habitats found in any single country. Among the most celebrated is the Black Neck Crane, an endangered species revered in Bhutanese culture and folklore, with harming one considered a grave offense. Even casual birdwatchers are likely to encounter species such as the blue whistling-thrush, yellow blue magpie, wallcreeper, white-capped water redstarts, spotted nutcracker in pine forests, and red-billed choughs adorning the dzong rooftops.
