Accommodation:

Overnight: Kathmandu

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Meet & assist, transfer to hotel.
Evening at leisure.

Accommodation:

Overnight: Thimphu

Early morning flight to Paro (spectacular Himalayan views).
Birding on arrival around Paro valley:

• Himalayan Monal

• Blood Pheasant

• White-winged Grosbeak
  Drive to Thimphu (1 hr).

Accommodation:

Overnight: Thimphu

Birding around Motithang & Cheri Monastery forest:

• Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

• Yellow-billed Blue Magpie

• Black-faced Laughingthrush

• Grey-sided Laughingthrush
  Cultural visit to Buddha Dordenma (optional).

• Fire-tailed Myzornis

• Himalayan Cutia

• Green-tailed Sunbird
  Descend to Punakha valley (subtropical birdlife).

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Overnight: Punakha

Birding along Mo Chhu & Pho Chhu rivers:

• Ibisbill

• Crested Kingfisher

• River Lapwing

• White-capped Water Redstart
  Visit Punakha Dzong.

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Overnight: Phobjikha

Drive to Phobjikha (Gangtey Valley).
Afternoon birding in wetlands & grasslands.
Key species (seasonal):

• Black-necked Crane (Oct–Mar)

• Ruddy Shelduck

• Hen Harrier

Accommodation:

Overnight: Phobjikha

Full day birding walk around marshlands & pine forests:

• Wood Snipe

• Common Raven

• Blyth’s Tragopan (rare, forest edges)
  Visit Gangtey Monastery.

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Overnight: Trongsa

Drive through central Bhutan forests.
Birding en route:

• Rufous-throated Partridge

• Scarlet Finch

• Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler
  Visit Trongsa Dzong.

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Overnight: Bumthang

Drive to Bumthang Valley (prime high-altitude birding).
Birding along Chamkhar river & alpine forests.

Accommodation:

Overnight: Bumthang

• Himalayan Monal

• Ward’s Trogon

• Spotted Nutcracker

• Alpine Accentor
  Cultural visits to Jakar Dzong (optional).

Accommodation:

Overnight: Punakha

Long scenic drive with multiple birding stops.
Forest & river species en route.

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Overnight: Paro

Drive back to Paro.
Afternoon birding in Kyichu Lhakhang area & Paro riverbanks.

Accommodation:

Overnight: Paro

Early morning birding walk in lower forest zone of Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) trail:

• Satyr Tragopan

• Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

• Blue-fronted Redstart
  (Short hike only; full hike optional).

Accommodation:

Overnight: Kathmandu

Morning flight to Kathmandu.
Free time for shopping or rest.
Farewell dinner (optional).

Transfer to airport for onward international flight.