Bhutan Valleys · Bhutan
Himalayan Birds and Mammals
From oak forests to alpine meadows in a carefully paced mountain circuit.
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Overview
Designed for travelers who want both bird diversity and mountain atmosphere, this route climbs gradually and keeps transfer days scenic and manageable.
We bird broadleaf slopes, river corridors, and upper valleys while staying alert for ungulates, mustelids, and dusk mammal movement.
Highlights
- Broad habitat range in one journey
- Careful acclimatization and scenic lodges
- Strong chance of pheasants and mixed flocks
Target species & wildlife
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Paro
Meet the team and begin with riverside birding close to the valley floor.
Day 2
Warm broadleaf forests
Search lower valleys for barbets, yuhinas, and mixed foraging flocks.
Day 3
Transition to temperate forest
Climb gradually with roadside birding and wide mountain views.
Day 4
Conifer slopes
Focused morning for pheasants and forest edge passerines.
Day 5
High valley transfer
Drive to a higher valley with birding stops and acclimatization walks.
Day 6
Alpine meadows
Watch open slopes for accentors, rosefinches, and mammal movement.
Day 7
River and village mosaics
A lighter-paced day with cultural stops and riverine birding.
Day 8
Target species revisit
Flexible route based on recent observations and guest interests.
Day 9
Return to lower valley
Birding en route and final dinner with trip checklist review.
Day 10
Departure
Airport transfer after breakfast.
FAQ
Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Moderate +
- Accessibility
- Includes daily walks on hilly terrain and time at moderate altitude.
- Best season
- April to May and October
- Group size
- 4-8 guests
- Price
- $3,280 per person
Upcoming departures
Oct 11, 2026
10 days · 6 spaces left
Apr 19, 2027
10 days · 4 spaces left
Included
- Accommodation
- Most meals
- Ground transport
- Guide services
- Permits
Not included
- International flights
- Visa costs
- Travel insurance
Your guides
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Sahil Zutshi
Founder & Lead Naturalist
Sahil leads the company with an emphasis on ethical fieldcraft, habitat interpretation, and relaxed but rigorous birding. His routes balance target species with a wider sense of place, culture, and conservation.
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Megha Lama
Himalayan Naturalist
Megha has spent more than a decade guiding in alpine valleys and temperate forest, blending birding with mountain logistics and gentle acclimatization planning.
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