Discover Wilderness with UD Travels
Wildlife Tour
Bhutan offers exceptional wilderness experiences. Unique Divine Travels delivers expertly guided wildlife tours focused on birding and safaris within protected areas and national parks. Our trained guides provide strong field knowledge and first-aid support.
Season: March to May and September to December
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Paro
- Reception at the airport by our guide and driver;
- Drive to Thimphu with optional birding at Jigme Dorji National Park;
- Evening stroll in Thimphu; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 2: Thimphu to Phobjikha
- Visit Lamperi Botanical Park en route to Wangdue;
- Drive to Phobjikha, winter habitat of the endangered Black-necked crane (best sightings: Nov–Feb);
- Visit Black-necked Crane Visitor Information Center;
- Valley sightseeing and photography; and
- Night halt in home-stay or hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Trongsa and Bumthang
- Optional 1.5-hour walk on the old trail between viewpoint and Trongsa Dzong for wildlife sightings, including golden langur, Himalayan black bear, sambar deer, and birds;
- Continue to Bumthang; and
- Night halt in home-stay at Tangsibi.
Day 4: Tangsibi to Phrumsengla National Park
- Visit the park information center at Ura;
- Drive into Phrumsengla National Park;
- Spot pheasants, goral, sambar deer, and musk deer along the highway;
- Birding from Sengor to Yongkola, a premier birding corridor in Southeast Asia; and
- Night halt in home-stay, hotel, or camp.
Day 5: Birding in Phrumsengla National Park
- Full-day birding along the park highway; and
- Night halt in hotel, home-stay, or camp.
Day 6: Continue Birding and Return to Bumthang
- Morning birding inside the park;
- Drive back to Bumthang in the afternoon; and
- Night halt in hotel or home-stay.
Day 7: Bumthang to Paro
- Morning flight to Paro and trek to Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest);
- Evening stroll in Paro town; and
- Night halt in hotel.
Day 8: Depart from Paro
Cost Includes
- Accommodation (3-star hotel with twin beds) and home stay
- 3 meals a day
- Transportation within Bhutan
- Trekking equipment – tents, sleeping bag, mattress, etc.
- Service of experienced English-speaking licensed tour guide
- Service of cooks
- Pack animals or riding ponies with porter