Best time to visit Bhutan

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The best seasons to visit Bhutan are during Spring (March, April & May) and Autumn (September, October & November). The major Bhutanese religious festivals are held during these seasons and fine Spring and Autumn weather makes it an ideal time for trekking in Bhutan and for traveling throughout the country enjoying great views of Himalayan mountains peaks.

Nevertheless, it is possible to visit Bhutan throughout the year as Bhutan has 4 seasons in a year and each season has its own charm as given below:

Spring Season-March, April and May

In Spring the trekking season commences in moderate altitudes. Above ***0 metres spectacular rhododendron blooms. It is also the perfect time for a rafting tour. In Paro, one of the largest monastic festivals - Paro tshechu takes place.The temperature is pleasantly mild even up to the Alp regions. Rain comes only in May as the harbinger of the approaching monsoon.

Festivals in Spring:

• Punakha Drubchen: 4th - 6th March ***7
• Punakha Tshechu: 7th - 9thMarch ***7
• Tharpaling Thongdrol: *2th March ***7
• Chorten Kora: *1th April and *6th April ***7
• Gomphu kora (Festival) : 4th - 6th April ***7
• Talo Tshechu: 4th - 6th April ***7
• Gasa Tshechu: 3rd - 6th April ***7
• Zhemgang Tshechu: 4th - 7th April ***7
• Paro Tshechu: 7th **1th April ***7
• Chukha Tshechu: 9th **1th April ***7
• Rhododendron Tshechu: *4th **6th April ***7
• Domkhar Tshechu: 5th - 7th May ***7
• Ura Yokchoe: 7th - *0th May ***7

Summer Season- June, July and August

The Summer brings with it the monsoon, but this weather should not deter Bhutan travelers. In the settled areas of the medium ranges of Central and Western Bhutan, pleasant summer temperatures without heat or humidity can be found. Rain falls for short periods daily but is manageable with adequate planning and equipment provided by Bhutan tour Operators / Bhutan travel agents like World Tour Plan. Treks in high mountain areas, e.g. the Snowman Trek, are characterised by mild temperatures, verdant green meadows, and pastures of Blue Poppies and Edelweiss. Nomads tending their yaks in the high Alps are a common sight.

Festivals in Summer:

• Nimalung Tshechu:1st 3rd July ***7
• Kurjey Tshechu: 3rd July ***7
• Haa Summer Festival: 5th July ***7
• Mushroom Festival: *5th *6th August ***7
• Masutaki Mushroom Festival: *3rd *4th August ***7

Autumn Season- September, October and November

Autumn is the traditional high season in Bhutan. September and October have the highest number of tshechus (monastic festivals). Trekkers particularly enjoy the clear view of the mountains in October and the low rainfall. Rice harvest means a picturesque landscape remarkable terraces and changing color.

Festivals in Autumn:

•  Tour Of The Dragon (Bicycle Race): 2nd Sept ***7
• Thimphu Drubchen: *6th *9th Sept ***7
• Wangdue Tshechu: *9th September- 2nd October ***7
• Gangtey Tshechu: 3rd5th October ***7
• Tamshing Phala Chhoepa: *9th September 1st October ***7
• Thimphu Tshechu: *0th September 2nd October ***7
• Bumthang Thangbi Mani Festival :4th 6th October ***7
• Jumolhari Mountain Festival: *4th *5th October ***7
• Jakar Tshechu: *9th *1st October ***7
• Dechenphu Tshechu: *0th October ***7
• Bumthang Jambhay Lhakhang Drup: 3rd 7th November ***7
• Bumthang Prakhar Tshechu: 4th 6th November ***7
• Black Necked Crane Festival: *1th November ***7
• Mongar Tshechu: *6th *8th November ***7
• Pema gatshel Tshechu: *6th *8th November ***7
• Trashigang Tshechu: *7th *9th November ***7

Winter Season-December, January and February

In Winter the South beckons. Dry and pleasant conditions make this the best time of year for bird watching in the jungles, village to village trekking in the lower altitudes or a bicycle trip along quiet mountain roads. The trekking routes in the high mountains are covered in deep snow and are impassable at this time of year. The impressive and endangered Black Necked Crane spends the winter in the high valley of Bumdeling (in eastern Bhutan) and Phobjikha (in central Bhutan).

Festivals in Winter:

• Jambay Lakhang Singye Cham : 3rd December ***7
• Nalakhar Tshechu : 3rd 5th December ***7
• Druk Wangyel Tshechu : *3th Dec ***7
• Trongsa Tshechu :*6th *8th December ***7
• Lhuentse Tshechu: *6th *8th December ***7
• Nabji Lhakhang Drup: 2nd 4th January ***8