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Services and Amenities
All the birding areas are located alongside the national road which traverses the entire country (west to east). However, since most prime birding areas are in the remote parts of the country, the infrastructure in these areas are either limited or entirely non-existent. Thus, Bhutan Bird Quest is currently in the process of acquiring land and building our own lodges. These lodges will cater exclusively to our clients. In the interim, clients will be accommodated in the existing hotels, guest houses, private homes and tented campsites.
Our lodges, upon completion will comprise of 10 to 12 quaint cottages, all with private baths. The cottages will combine Bhutanese architecture with modern amenities. In addition, each lodge will have a dining room and a lounge.
Our Trips
At Bhutan Bird Quest we strive to provide the very best service possible in Bhutan. We do not believe in hardship for the sake of adversity or that quality should be sacrificed to save a few dollars. Although some of the birding areas may not have electricity or running water, our guides will ensure that your comfort levels are met.
Festivals [Tsechu/Tshechu]
A few of our trips are specifically scheduled in order for our guests to be able to experience a Tshechu. Tshechus are religious festivals which are held in each Dzongkhag (district) throughout Bhutan. Tshechus are the largest social and religious gatherings in Bhutan. Thus you will see them dressed in their finest traditional clothing.
Occasionally, the Tshechu dates change with no prior notification, as the Tshechu dates are subject to auspicious calculations based on the reading of astrological charts. Please accept our apologies in advance, should the festival dates change and our trips no longer coincide with a festival due to these unavoidable changes.
Bhutan Bird Quest Hotel Upgrades
All Hotel Upgrades costs are in addition to the standard Package Rates. *All prices are based on double occupancy per night. Please contact us, should you wish to upgrade your hotel while visiting Bhutan. All hotel rates are subject to 10% Bhutan Sales Tax (BST) and 10% Service Charges and are based on availability!!
4 Star Accommodation
Uma - Como Resort - Paro
Superior Room: USD $280
Deluxe Room: USD $450
One-bedroom Suite; USD $575
One-bedroom Villa: USD $900
Two-bedroom Villa: USD $1,200Zhiwaling Hotel – Paro
Drukgyel: USD $310
Juniper: USD $450
Suite – Blue Poppy: USD $600
3 Star Accommodation
Druk Hotel - Thimphu
Suite: USD $180
Executive Suite: USD $220Hotel Jumolhari - Thimphu
Executive Suite: USD $150
In addition to our Private Journeys - specifically tailored to meet individual needs, our fixed birding schedule will be as follows:
Our 2007 & 2008 Trips
Paro - Trashigang - India (23 days)
Trashigang (21 days)
White-bellied Heron (9 days)
Punakha (8 days)
Phobjikha (11 days)
Yongkala (15 days)
Zhemgang (12 days)
Zhemgang (15 days)
Our Prices
All Bhutan Bird Quest tour prices include breakfast, lunch and dinner, bottled water, locally brewed beer, tour materials, transportation, accommodation and the services of the guides and drivers. In addition the tour includes all travels and destinations noted in the itinerary.
