Travel Planning
Best time to visit Bhutan
Bhutan is beautiful year-round, with each season offering unique landscapes, festivals, and experiences for every kind of traveller.
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A Journey for Every Season
Bhutan is beautiful year-round, with each season offering unique landscapes, festivals, and experiences for every kind of traveller.
Spring
March – May
★ Highly Recommended
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Weather
- 15–20°C in the valleys
- Clear blue skies
- Wildflower blooms across slopes
- Rhododendrons in full bloom
Key Festivals
- Paro Tshechu (Mar/Apr)
- Punakha Drubchen (Feb/Mar)
- Gomphukora Festival (Mar)
- Ura Yakchoe (May)
Book 3–4 months ahead. Festival dates fill accommodation fast.
Autumn
September – November
★ Peak Season
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Weather
- 10–20°C, crisp and clear
- Clearest Himalayan views
- Golden rice fields pre-harvest
- Minimal rainfall
Key Festivals
- Thimphu Tshechu (Sep/Oct)
- Wangdue Tshechu (Oct)
- Black-Necked Crane Festival (Nov)
- Jambay Lhakhang Drup (Oct/Nov)
October is the busiest month. Book 4–6 months ahead for festival dates.