India and Bhutan 2026 Trip Report
Avijit Sarkel (Vana Safaris) and I spent 16 days traveling in India and Bhutan in April and May of 2026 to do some scouting. We started in Guwahati, India, and headed to Manas Nati
Some notes on mammalwatching in Bhutan
In April this year I co-led a birding trip to Bhutan for Eagle-Eye Tours. Of course, I was keen to find mammals as well wherever possible as well – and there are some good on
Field identification of Hodgson’s and Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista magnificus and P. nobilis)
Hodgson’s and Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel are frequently misidentified. Even the great Squirrels of the World book wrongfully depicts a Bhutan GFS as a Hodgson’s GFS.
Trip report from Paro Bhutan
Wild boars are indeed present in Bhutan. They can be found in various habitats, including forests, grasslands, and agricultural areas. In Bhutan, they can sometimes pose a challeng
Trip report from Phobjikha Ramsar site, Bhutan
Trip report from my recent visit to Phobjikha, Ramsar site. Phobjikha is a largest wetland glacial valley in Bhutan, and home for over 600 Black-necked Cranes in winter. On the mor
Himalayan Goral, Bhutan
Trip report from Paro. Encountered Himalayan Goral by the cliff above the Thimphu-Paro high way near Tachog Monastery at Paro at an elevation of 2000m at around 9:15 am local time
Trip report from Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Bhutan
During my 4 day visit to Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park to explore tiger habitats in Nabji Kurphu. I have seen amazing numbers of golden Langurs along the roadside feeding on
New Trip Report: NE India & Bhutan
North East India & Bhutan, 2016: Ralf Bürglin, 17 days & 20 species including Brown Himalayan Goral, Capped Langur and Hoolock Gibbon. Jon
Bhutan
Bhutan, the land of the thunder dragon, is an extraordinary country. They have managed to protect their culture and their forest (some 70% of the country is still forested), and mo