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Jigme Dorji National Park
Jigme Dorji National Park is a crown jewel of the country and is one of the largest Bhutan national parks. Spot more than 30 species of animals such as snow leopards, takins, black bears, blue sheep, red pandas, tigers, and more here. You can also see over 300 bird species like bearded vultures and wood snipes, along with beautiful flora such as orchids, blue poppies, and rhododendrons. The national park also has two major monasteries, the Gasa Dzong and Lingshi Dzong, along with attractions like Mount Jomolhari and Mount Jitchu Drake.
Location – Punakha, Bhutan
Timings – 9 AM to 5 PM on Mondays to Fridays
Entry Fee – BTN 150 (INR 151 approx.)
Location – Punakha, Bhutan
Timings – 9 AM to 5 PM on Mondays to Fridays
Entry Fee – BTN 150 (INR 151 approx.)
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Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park
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Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park is among the popular Bhutan national parks and is the largest protected area in the country. The park is home to rare Himalayan animal species like snow leopards, black bears, takins, blue sheep, and red pandas. Best known for the migratory bird species that come here from all over the world, the park is a unique mix of green forests and permanent glaciers. You can also spot more than 250 species of birds, 139 species of butterflies and 16 species of fish as you trek here.
Location - Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
Location - Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan
Timings – Open 24 hours on all days
Entry Fee – No entry fee
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Royal Manas National Park
Easily known as one of the most visited Bhutan national parks, the Royal Manas National Park is the oldest wildlife hub in the country. As the largest collection of Bhutan’s tropical and subtropical ecosystems, Manas is the ‘conservation showpiece of the kingdom’ with its unique flora and fauna. The park is home to Asiatic water buffaloes, golden langurs, clouded leopards, Asian elephants, Royal Bengal Tigers, pygmy hogs, and Asiatic gaurs. You can see more than 500 floral species, around 480 species of birds, 60 fish species and over 180 species of butterflies here.
Location – Gonphu, Bhutan
Timings – 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Entry Fee – No entry fee
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Phrumshingla National Park
Phrumsengla National Park is among the top national parks in Bhutan and is famous for panoramic views of Bhutan’s second-highest mountain pass. The vast mountainous park is home to over 340 species of birds, which include migratory as well as rare Himalayan bird species. You can witness numerous species of mammals here, including Himalayan black bears, capped langurs, and red pandas. Spot unique bird species like chestnut breasted partridge, satyr tragopan, nuthatch, rufous throat wren babbler, and wards trogon.
Location – Mongar, Bhutan
Timings – 9 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee – No entry fee
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Wangchuck Centennial Park
Wangchuck Centennial Park is one of the largest national parks in Bhutan and is the only park jointly managed by WWF and the government. The park is an example of a mix of major Himalayan ecosystems like alpine meadows, pine forests, and snowy mountains. You can spot more than 130 species of birds, 23 species of large animals and over 240 plant species in the forests here. See popular inhabitants like snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, takins, leopards, and the rare Tibetan wolves at this park.
Location – Bumthang, Bhutan
Location – Bumthang, Bhutan
Timings – 9 AM to 5 PM on Mondays to Fridays
Entry Fee – BTN 150 (INR 151 approx.)
