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Birds and orchids in Bhutan

Lava and Neora Valley, Latpanchar and Mahananda, Buxa, Kitam, Shingba's rhododendrons and the orchid nurseries of Kalimpong. Spring, from March to May, brings flowers and breeding birds; winter brings migrants to the rivers and forests of the foothills.

Tour packages

Birds and orchids packages in Bhutan

Nº 12843 · Bhutan7N / 8D Phobjikha and the black-necked cranes in 7 nights Thimphu → Punakha → Phobjikha and Gangtey → Paro Budget fare from
per person, twin₹37,500

Places

Where to go for birds and orchids

Dochula Pass3,100 m

108 chortens and a Himalayan skyline on the Punakha road

Pass · best Apr · Oct – Feb · 0 (day stop) nights

Phobjikha and Gangtey2,900 m

A wide glacial valley where black-necked cranes spend the winter

Valley · best Nov – Feb · 1–2 nights

Experiences

Things to do

45 minutes–1 hour The 108 chortens and the morning mountain view Dochula Pass · Free

30 minutes Druk Wangyal Lhakhang and its modern murals Dochula Pass · Free or small fee, indicative 2026

3–4 hours round trip Hike from Dochula to Lungchutse temple Dochula Pass · Free; guide required

1.5–3 hours Rhododendrons at the Royal Botanical Park Dochula Pass · ≈ Nu 100 entry, indicative 2026

2–3 hours Watching black-necked cranes at dawn Phobjikha and Gangtey · ≈ Nu 200 at the information centre; vie…

1 hour Gangtey Goenpa above the crane valley Phobjikha and Gangtey · ≈ Nu 300–500 entry, indicative 2026

1.5–2 hours The Gangtey nature trail across the valley Phobjikha and Gangtey · Free

Overnight A farmhouse night with a wood stove Phobjikha and Gangtey · ₹2,500–4,500 per room night with meals,…

Stays

Where to sleep

comfort

Dewachen Hotel Hotel · Phobjikha and Gangtey ₹7,000–12,000 per room night, indicative premium

Gangtey Lodge Resort · Phobjikha and Gangtey ₹60,000–1,00,000 per room night, indicative

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