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Bird watching destination Morong, Bhutan is affluent with its exclusive tradition and practices which the locales are well versed with and can be asked for. All those going on long expeditions for bird watching n Bhutan prefer to have an overnight stay in Morong. All those visiting Bhutan make sure they pay a visit to Morong to capture the scenic beauty proffered by the place along with the picturesqueness that the barely seen birds render.
If the true essence of the place has to be cherished, one must pay a visit in the spring season ranging from March to May. It allows the visitors to have a complete and alluring sight at the broadleaved trees of the thick yet easy to manoeuvre forests. The birds can be seen, gazed upon and captured while they relish the aura of the season and nature. The place is highly conserved to ensure the preservation of the wildlife existing in the region. All the bird watchers get awestruck after they encounter the diversity possessed by the place when it comes to avian species.
The climate embraced by the place is semi-tropical, and the forests are just right and safe for the nesting of birds. The environment is extremely conducive for the birds to exist and breed. While you are on your way through Morong, there are high chances of coming across White-bellied Heron, Black-necked Crane, Satyr Tragopan, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, and Common Quail. The sight of all these birds makes your trip fulfilling and for those enthusiastic about catching a perfect view of birds, a trip to this place can prove to be immensely satisfying.
The climate of the place is quite favourable and thus makes it home to some prominent species of Bhutan. While you are traveling to Morong, you can expect to come across Green Pigeon, Orange-billed Leafbird and Large hawk Cuckoo which make your trip nothing less than a fascination.
The place is extremely famous and preferable for campsites which let the visitors have a time of respite to brace themselves up for the forthcoming bird-watching hunt. There are certain target species like Rufous-necked Hornbill and Grey-sided Laughingthrush, the elegance of which keeps on inspiring those on birding excursions to keep moving.
By Air: The nearest airport is Bathpalathang Airport in Jakar. Flight from Paro to Jakar takes around an hour. Tashi air flies daily from Paro to Jakar and return. There are flights available from Thimpu as well to Jakar which takes around 50 minutes.
By Road: Road distance of Morong from Samdrup Jongkhar can be covered in 2 to 3 hours.
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