15 day "Chomolhari" Base Camp Trek

Druk Yul, or "Land of the Thunder Dragon," is the remote Himalayan kingdom we know as Bhutan. Isolated from the rest of the world by some of the highest mountain ranges on eMount Chomolhariarth, Bhutan has retained much of its fascinating culture and is still poorly known by the West. Although most of it is now open to foreigners, tourist quotas are severely restricted and few travelers and even fewer birdwatchers have had first-hand experience of this unique and diverse country.

On this tour we’re sure to see birds in abundance. Over 70 percent of the land surface is forested, only a small fraction is cultivated and much of the remainder is above the treeline. Over 600 species have so far been recorded in Bhutan and a significant number, such as Satyr Tragopan, Blood Pheasant, Wedge-billed, Long-billed and Bar-winged Wren-Babblers, Yellow-throated Fulvetta and Fire-tailed Myzornis, are far easier to see here than anywhere else on earth. And Bhutan is virtually the only accessible place to see several others such as White-bellied Heron, Ward’s Trogon, Beautiful Nuthatch and Blue-fronted Robin. It is difficult to distill Bhutan’s attractions into a short account: there is stunning mountain scenery; incredible geographic and ecological diversity with tropical rainforest along the country’s southern border and forests of oak, rhododendron and conifer across the higher, more northerly slopes; and there are the Bhutanese people themselves, whose ancient traditions still form an integral part of everyday life—their beautiful monasteries, dzongs and fluttering prayer flags; their colorful clothes, bizarre archery contests and personable natures. Bhutan fires the enthusiasm of all who have visited it, leaving them with a sense of privilege and a longing to return.

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Trekking/Tours Snapshot

Total number of days: 15 days
Grade: Modorate

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Paro International Airport
Day 02: Paro - Sightseeing
Day 03: Paro - Shana
Day 04: Shana - Soi Thangthangkha
Day 05: Soi Thangthangkha - Jangothang
Day 06: Jangothang - Halt
Day 07: Jangothang - Lingshi
Day 08: Lingshi - Halt
Day 09: Lingshi - Shodu
Day 10: Shodu - Barshong
Day 11: Barshong - Dolam Kencho
Day 12: Dolam Kencho - Thimphu
Day 13: Thimphu - Day excursion to Punakha &Wangdi
Day 14: Thimphu - Sightseeing
Day 15: Thimphu - Paro International Airport

Cost Includes

Twin sharing room in the best available accommodation mode( hotel or tourist cottage),
all meals,
overland transportation with in Bhutan( Japanese vehicles),
sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide,
necessary airport/ hotel/ airport transfers, cultural shows.
In trek, accommodation in the best available tents (moss),with all meals, air pillows sheets hot water bottles, dinging tent, Kitchen tent, toilet tent, backed to by our skilful and experience crew

Cost Excludes

Air fare
airport taxes
Bhutanese visa fee(US$ 20.00 payable at airport upon arrival)
Nepal re-entry visa fee
drinks at hotels/lodges and expense of personal nature such as laundry, trip insurance, etc.

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