Birdwatching in Bhutan

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Local Birdwatchers

Initial Last Name Area Available Language
K Tashi Thimphu Anytime
T Samdrup Thimphu Anytime


Professional Guides

Initial Last Name Area Available Language
K Jamtsho Thimphu Anytime English
H Tshering Thimphu Anytime English
Hishey and his team guided my group on a three week birding trip in Bhutan in 2006. We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed both the birding and the company. Hishey's knowledge of Bhutanese birds and his abilities to find even the most elusive species cannot be praised highly enough. His professionalism in catering for the needs of his clients, his dedication to nature conservation in Bhutan, and his open, friendly nature are but some of the attributes that make Hishey an excellent guide. We saw nearly all the birds special to Bhutan during our stay and were very well looked after. I can certainly recommend Hishey's services as a guide to anyone planning a birding trip to Bhutan and doubt that better value for money can be found elsewhere.
Allan Drewitt, UK. allanATlogrunner.plus.com
Our second trip in 2005 was organized by Hishey for maximum abundances of experiences each day. Although circumstances allowed only a brief stay we were more than satisfied. We went in February to catch the main wintering population of cranes but even so we saw and heard plenty of birds including the Monal pheasant. We spent two nights in the elegant, traditional style hotel in the Phobjikha Valley and a miracle happened, at least from the point of view of artists/photographers. It snowed! The landscape was transformed into a Middle Ages European scene reminiscent of Breughel's Return From the Hunt with yaks thrown in for a bonus. We ended the trip with no complaints and only praise for this unique and charming country and for Bhutan Heritage Travels that took such good care of us, physically, intellectually and spiritually.
Robert Bateman – Artist/Author – Salt Spring Island, Canada.
Hishey Tshering is a long time Birdingpal guide, well known in his own country and by myself or birders from around the world. Knud Rasmussen, Birdingpal


Local Information

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Royal Society for the Protection of Nature Organization
Birding Hotspots around the world Sites
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bhutan
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Electronic maps MultiMap
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Printable bird check list
Trip Reports from Bhutan

Last update 11/02/2008