SPRING IN THE HIMALAYA, BHUTAN
Bhutan, the jewel of the eastern Himalaya and a global biodiversity hotspot is home to a variety of wildlife. Here you can see birds like Beautiful Nuthatch, Red-billed Leiothrix, Red-faced Liocichla, Blue-winged, Black-faced, and Grey-sided Laughingthrush, Grey-throated Babbler, Brown, and Red-headed Bullfinch, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Ward’s Trogon, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Black-throated Parrotbill, Great Parrotbill, Brown Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Long-billed and Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Streaked-breasted Scimitar-babbler, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, Shortwings, White-winged Grosbeak, Collared Grosbeak, Long-tailed Thrush and several more species. Bhutan has a good diversity of butterflies too, ranging from Bhutan Glory, Golden Birdwing, Kaisers to Sergeants and Jezebels.
April is the perfect time to enjoy the spring in the Himalaya. Witness the Himalayan floral splendour of Rhododendron, primulas, and orchids. You will be in the middle of the courtship and nesting time of Himalayan birds – and this is the time to hear them sing. Do not miss this spring in the Himalaya.
Group Leader: Mr. Isaac Kehimkar
Payment schedule:
- 1st Installment (non-refundable) Immediate Rs. 20,000/-
- 2nd Installment Date- Immediate Rs. 20,000/-
- 3rd Installment Date- 15th January, 2014 Rs. 20,000/-
- Final Installment Date- 15th February, 2014 Rs. 17,500/-
Dates: 18th–26th April 2014
Reporting: 18th April 2014, at 06:00 a.m. at Kolkata International Airport. Participants are advised to book their arrival in Kolkata prior to Day One. Drop would be on 26th April 2014 at Bagdogra Airport at 12.00 p.m.
Camp Fee: Rs. 77,500/- for members, and Rs. 78,100/- for non-members.
Camp fee includes:
- Economy Class Airfare from Kolkata to Paro.
- Full board accommodation.
- All park entrance fees and permits.
- All meals (BLD).
- Professional English speaking local guide.
- All local transport.
- BNHS expertise.
Price does not include:
- Food and drinks not part of group menu.
- Flight/train tickets to Kolkata and from Bagdogra
- Any sightseeing not mentioned on the programme.
- Expenses of a personal nature e.g., laundry, telephone calls.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”.
Note: The cost has been calculated for 16 full paid participants and Airfare as on 1st December 2013.
Registration*: Call Hornbill House at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail bnhs.programmes@gmail.com for more details.
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Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is an NGO working in the field of nature and wildlife conservation since 1883 and as a part of our educational activities and nature awareness campaign, we conduct various nature camps and wildlife safari camps across India like Kanah National Park, Lakshdweep Island, Dudhwa and many more and also at foreign destinations like Tanzania,Kenya, Malaysia, Bhutan, Madagascar. By participating in the camp with the BNHS you are supporting the BNHS and its cause for nature and wildlife conservation
