Thrumshingla National Park
Thrumshingla National Park in central Bhutan is the second major temperate park,and protects large tracts of old-growth fir forests. Thrumshingla covers 905.05
square kilometers, over an altitude range of 700 to 4,400 meters. Six species of globally threatened birds are found here: Rufous necked hornbill (Aceros nepalensis), Rufous-throated wren-babbler (Spelaeomis caudatus), Satyr tragopan (Tragopan satyra), Beautiful nuthatch (Sitta
formosa), Ward’s trogon (Harpactes wardii) and Chestnut-breasted
partridge (Aroborphila mandellii). The Wedge billed wren babbler
(Spenocichla humei) was recently discovered here. Thrumshingla has
spectacular scenic views, including beautiful forests from alpine to
sub-tropical broadleaf types.
The soil of this area is particularly fragile,rendering it unsuitable for commercial logging or other development, although it did not prevent Austrian foresters from trying in the early 1990’s. The park has
excellent tourism potential, including the country’s highest motorable road.
Close to 11,000 people live within the Thrumshingla area demonstrating,
particularly in the highlands, Bhutan’s closest success to a harmonious balance between man and nature.
square kilometers, over an altitude range of 700 to 4,400 meters. Six species of globally threatened birds are found here: Rufous necked hornbill (Aceros nepalensis), Rufous-throated wren-babbler (Spelaeomis caudatus), Satyr tragopan (Tragopan satyra), Beautiful nuthatch (Sitta
formosa), Ward’s trogon (Harpactes wardii) and Chestnut-breasted
partridge (Aroborphila mandellii). The Wedge billed wren babbler
(Spenocichla humei) was recently discovered here. Thrumshingla has
spectacular scenic views, including beautiful forests from alpine to
sub-tropical broadleaf types.
The soil of this area is particularly fragile,rendering it unsuitable for commercial logging or other development, although it did not prevent Austrian foresters from trying in the early 1990’s. The park has
excellent tourism potential, including the country’s highest motorable road.
Close to 11,000 people live within the Thrumshingla area demonstrating,
particularly in the highlands, Bhutan’s closest success to a harmonious balance between man and nature.