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A 10 nights 11 days Bird Photography Expedition exploring the amazing Himalayan Avian biodiversity. The tour covers some of the iconic birding destinations of Bhutan, i.e. Paro, Thimpu, Punakha, Trongsa, Tingtibi and Bumthang.
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Bhutan is known for its amazing birdlife. Obe can see an amazing harmony of life here. One can find more than 700 species of birds here. More than 70% of the country's total area is covered for the primary forest habitats of the Eastern Himalayas. During our stay there, you are likely to see: The famous five of Himalaya’s, Blood Pheasant (2 Sub species), Satyr Tragopan, Wards Trogon, Himalayan Monal and Himalayan Cutia. Other interesting birds include Maroon Oriole, Slender-billed Oriole, Himalayan Vulture (aka Griffon), Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Great Parrotbill, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide and numerous Warblers, Tits and Gross-beaks. Apart from the bird photography, the land offers excellent opportunities for photographing landscapes and candid portraits.
Paro - Thimpu - Punakha - Trongsa - Tingtibi - Bumthang. - Paro
Paro
10 nights 11 days
Paro
Shivayogi is a passionate nature photographer and former IT professional whose journey reflects a profound love for both technology and the natural world. With a background in IT Consulting, Project & Program Management. Shivayogi spent over 22 years honing technical skills along with global exposure that laid the groundwork for a unique career transition.While working in the tech industry, he often found solace in the great outdoors, exploring local parks and trails with a camera in hand. This passion ignited a desire to capture the beauty of nature and share it with others, leading him to pursue photography more seriously.In 2017, Shivayogi boldly decided to embrace the life of a nature photographer while wearing a corporate hat. He specializes in both wildlife (especially bird photography) and landscapes using a keen eye for detail and composition to create stunning images that tell stories of the natural environment.His work has been featured in SmartPhotography, SaveUs, and many online platforms including Canon, and he is committed to promoting conservation efforts through his photography. [He believes that connecting people with nature through powerful imagery can inspire a greater appreciation for the environment.When not behind the lens, Shivayogi enjoys, teaching photography workshops, volunteering for conservation projects, and watching documentaries. He is based in Pune, where he continues to explore and document the beauty of the world around him.
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Do not worry if you don’t own a lens as we now have an equipment support division. Equipment is available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.
Take a flight to Paro. Our representative will receive you from airport terminal, upon arrival we will check in hotel, later after check in we will proceed birding toward pachu area to scan for key species like Black-tailed Crake, Ibisbill, Solitary Snipe and other water birds.
Overnight at Paro Grand
We start early from the Hotel towards Chelela which is the highest motorable road in Bhutan (at 3998M). As the day breaks, we start looking for Blood Pheasants and Satyr Tragopan, Himalayan Monal, Kalij Pheasant, White-browed Rosefinch, Greenish Warbler and other birds along the road side. We return to our hotel in time for lunch. Post lunch, we check out and head towards Thimbu our next stop. This drive offers some breathtaking views and we occasionally stop for taking some landscapes / photograph birds on the way. After checking in to our hotel followed by Tea / Coffee we will continue exploring common birds in and around capital.
Overnight in Lhayul
After breakfast we will make our journey to Punakha via Dochula Pass, we will try for species like Slender-billed Oriole,Grey-bellied Cuckoo, Lesser coucal,Blue-fronted Redstart, Eurasian Jay, Brown Parrotbill, Darjeeling Woodpecker, Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler, Kalij Pheasant, Black-winged Cuckooshrike,Rufous-bellied Woodpecker,Tickell’s Leaf Warbler, Slender-billed Scimitar babler, Ward's Trogon, Red Crossbill, White-winged Grosebeak, Fire-tailed Myzornis, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide and other birds.
Overnight in Hotel Sonamgang
After early breakfast, we will drive to Pelela Pass(3450m) which takes an hour to reach and spend our morning hour birding along the old road of Pelela Pass looking for species like Himalayan Monal, Satyr Tragopan, Spotted Nutcracker, Fire-tailed Myzornis,Dark-rumped Rosefinch, White-browed Shortwing,Stripe-throated Yuhina,Rufous-vented Yuhina, Spotted Laughingthrush, Black-faced Laughingthrush,Golden-naped Finch, Scarlet Finch, White-winged Grosebeak,Eurasian Cuckoo, Himalayan Vulture, Breaded Vulture and other birds. After our birding we will gradually drive towards Trongsa, on a way will look for species like Brown Parrotbill, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Whiskered Yuhina, White-throated Laughingthrush and other birds.
Overnight in Hotel Norbulingka.
Early morning we will drive to Tingtibi on a way we will look for key species like Golden Babbler,Rufous-capped Babbler,Speckeled Piculet,White-browed Piculet,Crimson Sunbrid,Ashy Bulbul,Blue-throated Barbet,White-browed Scimitar Babbler,Mountain Bulbul,Blue-capped Rockthrush,Golden-thraoted Barbet and other species.
Overnight either in Hotel T-wang or Berti Eco-Lodge
Today we will look for species like White-hooded Babbler,Pale-billed Parrotbill,White-breasted Parrotbill,White-browed Scimitar Babbler,Lesser-neckleced Laughingthrush,Pin-tailed Green Pegion,Straited Yuhina,Bronzed Drongo and other Species.
Overnight either in Hotel T-wang or Berti Eco-Lodge
Today we will drive towards Bumthang but on our way we will scan to important key species Beautiful Nuthatch, Black-browed Scimitar Babbler, Black-throated Prinia,Black-thraoted Tit,Silver-eared Mesia,Nepal Fulvetta and the species we have missed on our previous drive.
Overnight night in Chumey Nature Resort
Species-Blood Pheasant, Himalayan Monal, Red Crossbill, Red-billed Chough, Eurasain Magpie, Black-faced Laughingthrush, Fire-tailed Sunbird, White-browed Bush Robin, Great Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Red-tailed Minla, Whistler’s Warbler, Himalayan Wood Owl and May other Species.
Overnight in Hotel Kaila Guest House
After breakfast we will drive back and look for species like we missed and keep on moving our journey to Thimphu.
Overnight in Hotel Kuenphen Nobding
We will scan for those that we have missed in our previous journey.
Overnight in Hotel Paro Grand
We will drive you back to Paro Terminal. The tour ends here.
On-field learning from the experts is said to be one of the best methods of improving your skill-set. Our expert will hand hold you at every possible step for a better understanding of perspectives, camera controls and how to make use of the best opportunities to get better images. The training will focus on the following
INR 1,42,000 per head (Ex Paro)
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Yes. Please write to us on info@dcpexpeditions.com as it is subject to availability.
Yes you are welcome. However, the cost remains same for non photographers.
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