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For clear skies and photo opportunities, the best time to visit Bhutan is October through December. This season is notable for a chance to witness rare black-necked cranes in Phobjikha Valley. Book in advance as autumn sees the influx of International travellers. A period between January and February is the coldest time of the year with occasional road closures, but Losar celebrations will warm you up. March and April are relatively dry and warm with an abundance of mesmerizing flowers in the valleys. From May on, temperatures start to rise, leading to the monsoon season from June to September. If you don’t mind the rain, summer is a good time to be in Bhutan with fewer tourists around.

21 things to do in Bhutan

Paro Tshechu

April 8-12, 2025 Event

This festival reveals the secrets of compassion and peace through sacred dances and ritualistic music

Biking

March–November Activity

Pedal hard and be rewarded with hidden places and amazing views of Bhutan

Hot Springs

May | November Activity

May your soul, brain, and body rest in the hot healing springs of Himalayas

Blooming Rhododendrons

April–July Nature

Walking along the trail under blooming rhododendron trees can be compared with the famous cherry blossom paths in Japan

Fertility Blessing in Chimi Lhakhang Monastery

all year round Activity

If while visiting a monastery you are stroked with a wooden phallus on the head, it means you have been blessed

Losar (Bhutanese New Year)

February 10-12, 2024 Event

This festival is a great opportunity for tourists to learn the many traditions of Bhutan, its cuisine, outdoor activities, and religion

Winter

December, January, Fabruary Weather

Expect some snow and cold, which nevertheless shouldn't prevent you from visiting bamboo forests and natural reserves

Hiking and Trekking

mid-March–mid-May | mid-September–mid-November Activity

Himalaya means "abode of snow," but after you arrive there you will see that it is an abode of stillness, might, and beauty

Himalayan Blue Poppy

late May–July Nature

The national flower of Bhutan is tiny, gentle, and beautiful

Rice Harvest

November Nature

Learn the story of rice—where it grows and how it is manually harvested in Bhutan

Edelweiss and Gentian Blooming Season

October–November Nature

Observe the gentle beauty of the mountains

Khuru (Darts)

all year round Activity

This is a traditional kind of sport in Bhutan, and it is played only outdoors

Thimphu Tshechu

September 12-14, 2024 Event

Each dance, performed at this festival, is an old story that combines costumes, masks, and sacred knowledge

Birdwatching

November–May Nature

Rare and endangered, bright and colourful, and amazing at dancing and singing—birds in Bhutan posses all imaginable characteristics and varieties

Punakha Suspension Bridge

December–February | June–August Activity

If you stop in the very middle of this bridge, you will get a great view of the river, valley, temple, and a good boost of adrenaline as well!

Black-Necked Cranes

late October–mid-February Nature

These beautiful and endangered birds are a symbol of Bhutan

Summer (Monsoon)

June, July, August Weather

Slightly rainy and not crowded, summer is a great time to explore Bhutan's beautiful nature

Kayaking and Rafting

November–December | March–April Activity

New to Bhutan, these extreme activities have become very popular for tourists

Tour of the Dragon and Dragon's Fury Race

early September 2024 Event

Be prepared to participate in or watch challenging MTB races both finishing in the capital city of Thimphu

Golden Langur Mating Season

January–February Nature

They become especially attractive when mature and their fur is reminiscent of many shades of creamy gold

Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang)

March–April | October–December Activity

A small monastery on a cliff overlooks a picturesque valley

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