Wildlifeof Bhutan
Wildlife in Dochu La & Royal Botanical Park
Thimphu / Punakha
The pass on the road from Thimphu to Punakha, with the Royal Botanical Park at Lampelri just beyond it. Mossy oak and rhododendron forest on either side is good for mixed flocks, laughingthrushes and, with luck, a red panda or a satyr tragopan. Clear winter mornings bring views of the high Himalaya.
Highlights
- Mixed bird flocks in mossy forest
- Royal Botanical Park trails
- Himalayan views in clear weather
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Dochu La & Royal Botanical Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Dochu La & Royal Botanical Park include Western Red Panda, Satyr Tragopan, White-crested Laughingthrush and Fire-tailed Sunbird. Highlights: Mixed bird flocks in mossy forest.
- Where is Dochu La & Royal Botanical Park?
- Dochu La & Royal Botanical Park is in Thimphu / Punakha, Bhutan (about 27.49°, 89.75°).
- What are the highlights of Dochu La & Royal Botanical Park?
- Mixed bird flocks in mossy forest, Royal Botanical Park trails and Himalayan views in clear weather.
- Are there trip reports for Dochu La & Royal Botanical Park?
- Yes: Bhutan in 2008: Golden Langurs, flying squirrels and a Golden Cat and Bhutan and Kaziranga in 2018: Himalayan Monals, Satyr Tragopan and 420 bird species.