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Want A Glimpse Of Himalaya’s Snow Leopard? Visit Bhutan’s Hidden Gem, Jigme Dorji National Park

A trip to Bhutan is incomplete without travelling to the Jigme Dorji National Park.

by Shreya Ghosh
Want A Glimpse Of Himalaya’s Snow Leopard? Visit Bhutan’s Hidden Gem, Jigme Dorji National Park

Travelling to a national park and taking a step closer to explore rich wildlife is always such a fascinating experience. Well, the joy exponentially rises when the journey is accompanied by picturesque views surrounding all around. This brings the best opportunity to witness the most of both nature and the wild. To experience something serene and heavenly like this, you need to head to Jigme Dorji National Park in Bhutan.

Head To This National Park In Bhutan To See Snow Leopards

Taking to the X (formerly Twitter) platform, Sonam Rabgyel (@_gayrab__998) shared a beautiful picture from the journey to the national park in Bhutan.

If you are planning a trip to Bhutan, you surely need to add the famous Jigme Dorji National Park to your itinerary. There are simply too many amazing experiences to enjoy and witness at this destination. One of the many reasons that make the park a must-visit among visitors is that it is home to wild animals such as snow leopards, blue sheep, the Royal Bengal Tiger, Bhutan takin, Ussuri dhole, black musk deer, and more fauna.

It holds an impressive record of having a rich biodiversity with exquisite flora and fauna. From birds to mammals, you get to witness views of so many spectacular lives in between the natural aura.

This destination is also famous for bird watching. Bird watchers often plan a day here just to see flocks of birds in different parts of the Jigme Dorji National Park. If you also wish to do the same, make sure you visit early in the morning as these hours are the best time to enjoy this experience. This is a great place for adventure enthusiasts as well because there are stunning places for trekking.

Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) took to the microblogging site to share a snippet of a snow leopard in between the wilderness.

Some Pointers For Indian Tourists: 

  • Simply book a cab from Thimphu and enjoy a road trip of about 122 km for around 5 hours to reach this place.
  • To get cabs at the regional cost, book one from the North Bengal Tourism car rental service, according to a report by North Bengal Tourism.
  • You will find great options for hotels and stays close to the national park. There are no accommodation properties for tourists inside.

Also read: Amidst Bhutan’s Black Mountains Lies Phobjikha Valley, A Bowl-Shaped Hidden Gem

Views From The Jigme Dorji National Park Are Straight Out Of A Postcard

Nature Tourism-Bhutan (@bhutan_nature) shared a magnificent click of alluring views of the national park.

Most national parks attract tourists to explore their lush greenery and witness wild animals roaming amidst the jungles. Well, when it comes to Jigme Dorji National Park, visitors get influenced to plan a trip here not only to enjoy seeing the animals but also to bless their eyes with the panoramic views of serene surroundings. One of the biggest highlights of visiting here is the unending views of mountains. From Jichu Drakey to Jomolhari, the undisturbed views of snow-capped mountains have our whole heart.

Also read: Bhutan: With Tourists Flocking To Laya For Royal Highland Festival, Locals Embrace Sustainable Tourism

Make sure you travel to Jigme Dorji National Park and immerse yourself in its natural charm the next time you are in Bhutan.

Cover Image Courtesy: X (formerly Twitter)/ Nature Tourism-Bhutan (@bhutan_nature), Canva

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