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Birding in Bhutan
Bhutan is a bird lover’s paradise. Incredibly, for the record, there are over 670 species of birds in the country and many more have not even been discovered yet. After all, the country is a part of the Eastern Himalayas, which is home to a huge variety of endemic species and has earned the title of one of the world’s top 10 biodiversity “hotspots”. Woodlands cover more than 70% of the country’s terrain and the beauty is that these are natural untamed forests and quite different from the jungles of other Himalayan countries. Almost 50 species of birds in Bhutan are winter migrants. These include birds of prey, ducks, thrushes, waders, buntings and finches.
The Bhutanese people are blessed with a fascinating yet peaceful cultural legacy. Deeply steeped in the teachings of Buddhism, they respect all forms of life and live in great harmony with nature and wildlife. In fact, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that wildlife flourishes in Bhutan – 10 species of highly endangered birds thrive here. These include the rare black-necked crane, which traditionally spend the winter months in the valleys of Phobjikha and Bomdeling. Also, there is the Imperial Heron, one of the 50 rarest birds in the world.
Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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“When people ask, “Why do you watch birds?” I can list so many reasons. They’re interesting, beautiful, inspiring, fascinating, and so on. But the real reasons I positively love it and encourage anyone to pursue this hobby is because it helps you appreciate nature’s conservation and encourages you to explore the world”.
Manjot Singh Bilan – Noida
“When people ask, “Why do you watch birds?” I can list so many reasons. They’re interesting, beautiful, inspiring, fascinating, and so on. But the real reasons I positively love it and encourage anyone to pursue this hobby is because it helps you appreciate nature’s conservation and encourages you to explore the world”.
Manjot Singh Bilan – Noida
Ganesh Prasad –Noida
“I spent an entire evening at the Samode village singing and dancing with the locals in their colourful traditional attire. I even tried the Chari dance with a pot on my head. Yes, a definite must try for everyone!”
Rural Rajasthan
Bright, traditional, rustic yet soulful – that is rural Rajasthan for you! Considering the chaotic and busy lives we live, visiting the interiors of the state will make you realize how meditatively beautiful life is beyond the hustle bustle of the cities.
While the desert state is considered a perfect embodiment of richness and royalty, it also offers a much humble sight of a Persian wheel irrigating the lush fields in its rural areas. A group of traditionally dressed women, carrying clay pots on their heads, walking down the dust roads and turban-clad men with majestic mustaches sweating it out in the fields, is a common sight that you will see as you drive through the state. And they do it so effortlessly without any trace of discomfort that, it will not just inspire you but will make you appreciate the simplistic beauty of life.
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Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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