Some travellers come to Bhutan for the landscapes. Donna Iafrate, a solo traveller from Canada, came for the birds and found that Bhutan quietly offered her much more than she had planned for. Over 13 nights and 14 days, from 19 March to 2 April 2026, she completed a Bhutan birdwatching tour that took her across six regions like Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Bumthang, Phobjikha, and Haa combining productive birding locations, two living festivals, and authentic cultural encounters arranged by Bhutan Mystical Tours & Adventures.
The itinerary was well-timed. The birding was good. The festivals were real. And the people, our guide, driver, and locals alike — made the difference. This is Donna’s account of her Bhutan birding and festival tour.
