24 April 2024

Himalayan Goral, Bhutan

Trip report from Paro. Encountered Himalayan Goral by the cliff above the Thimphu-Paro high way near Tachog Monastery at Paro at an elevation of 2000m at around 9:15 am local time on 24th April 2024. Often found this stunning creature between Tachog Monastery and Chunzom (Confluence of  the Thimphu and Paro rivers).

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Bhutan is a tiny hidden Himalayan Kingdom lies between China and India, China in north and India in south. Bhutan is a home for over 130 Tigers and Snow Leopards, Golden Langur,  Black-necked Crane, Rufous-necked Hornbill,  and critically endangered White-bellied Heron and many more Himalayan native species. Elevation starts from 150m above sea level in south and over 7,500 m in north.  Bhutan is still maintaining 72% of forest coverage and more than 55% of land under protected areas. There are 5 major National Parks, four Wildlife Sanctuaries and one Strict Nature reserve.
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