Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary

Notification for Disposal of the Roofing Materials of Sherzhong Park Range Office, Sherimuhung, Mongar:
The Management of Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary is pleased to inform the general public that the roofing materials collected during the maintenance of the Serzhong Park Range Office will be disposed of through a public auction on 30th April 2026, 10 AM

Interested bidders/parties are invited to register on or before 27th April 2026 during office hours.
For further details, kindly refer the Notification attached.

Visitors at Dungtsho (Conch lake), Bumdeling.

🌎 World Water Day 💧 💧 💧
World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The 2026 edition focuses on water and gender: Where water flows, equality grows.

BWS management and volunteers marked the day by cleaning the Berzam Chhu stream near Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtse.

🌳 Happy International Day of Forests 🌳 (March 21)! This day highlights the importance of all types of forests for survival, well-being, and livelihoods.

The 2026 theme, "Forests and economies," focuses on their role in prosperity. Forests, the "lungs of the Earth," need our protection to combat climate change and biodiversity.

Northern shoveler at Dungtsho

Slender billed gull at Bumdeling RAMSAR

Common Shelduck sighted at Shingphel, Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary during musk deer camera monitoring.

Coinciding with the Birth Anniversary of our beloved HRH Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel, the Black-necked Crane Farewell Festival is underway in Bumdeling, Trashiyangtse.

After a memorable four-month winter stay, the graceful Black-necked Cranes are preparing for their journey back to their summer habitats. Let’s come together to celebrate and bid them a heartfelt farewell.

🎉 The celebration continues till tomorrow (6th February 2026).

Join us tomorrow for an immersive blend of vibrant culture, nature, and ecotourism experiences, and celebrate this beautiful moment alongside the cranes.

🌿 Come, celebrate with the cranes. Come, celebrate Bumdeling.

Department of Forests and Park Services
Department of Tourism, Bhutan
Black-necked Crane Farewell Festival - BNCFF

🌿🕊 Black-necked Crane Farewell Festival 2026 (BNCFF) 🕊🌿
Get register to*********join us on 5th & 6th February 2026 at the breathtaking Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary to celebrate the graceful departure of the sacred Black-necked Cranes.
Experience the rich biodiversity of Bumdeling WS, vibrant traditional performances, and the unique farewell rituals of different local communities that honor these revered birds. From culture and conservation to nature and celebration, BNCFF is a perfect blend of heritage and harmony with nature.
✨ Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a festival where culture meets conservation.
📍 Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
📅 5–6 February 2026
Come celebrate, explore, and bid farewell to our cherished winter visitors! 🕊🌿

Black-necked Crane Farewell Festival (BNCFF) "Celebrate blissfully with cranes and nature" Participant Registration Form You are kindly requested to fill in this registration form to participate in the Black-necked Crane Farewell Festival (BNCFF) which will be held on : Date: 5th - 6th February, 2026 Location : Bumdeling, Trashiyangtse