Published on May, 2024
From April 30 until May 10, 2024, I had the great pleasure of being part of a birding tour run by Langur Eco Travels and led by Chubsang Tangbi and his colleague, Jigme Tshering.
After having lead tours myself for 35 years to more than 30 countries, I recognized almost immediately that Chubsang was exceptional in his ability to find and show us the most difficult-to-see bird species in Bhutan. We had breathtaking and leisurely views of four pheasant species, Himalayan Monal, Kalij Pheasant, Blood Pheasant, and Satyr Tragopan at close range for photography. Cutia, Ibisbill, Ward’s Trogon and Honeyguide were a few of the 240 species seen on our final list.
Chubsang has exceptional hearing which allowed us to locate and see many elusive, low-density species.
The logistics for the trip were superb with excellent accommodations and food throughout. Our professional driver was helpful and efficient and we always felt safe while birding or driving on mountain roads. Although we concentrated on Bhutan's natural history, at our request Chubsang made time for a visit to Bhutan’s first and perhaps the most beautiful of the 22 ancient temple-fortresses or dzongs. Based on my experience I can recommend Chubsang and Langur Eco Tours without reservation for any natural history tour of Bhutan.
