When is the Best Time to visit Bhutan?

Me and my family visited Bhutan in 2009. We had a great stay there however the weather didn't favor us much. Yet our stay in Bhutan was so memorable that we planed to visit Bhutan this year. Just to avoid the bad weather ...please let us know when would be the best time for us to visit Bhutan. TASHIDELEK LA
Hi Himaun,

Located in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan stretches from the sub tropical plains in the south to the coldest region in the north and everything in between.
Bhutan has four distinct season
Winter: December, January, February
Spring: March, April and May
Summer:June, July and August
Autumn: September, October and November

While most visiting period would be depended on traveler's annual vacation period, every season has its own charm.

Bhutan receives maximum tourist during the month of March, April, May, June and September, October and November. Most of these dates intersect with regional festivals and Indian holidays generally fall these period. If you like surrounding yourself with tons of people, this is the period to visit Bhutan. If you are looking get away from your busy life, please continue to read below.

Winter: This is the time of the year where you get to see the entire valley get cozy, every house, restaurant and cafe blasting their room warmer and have the fire place going. Going out to have a drink and have fun with your friends is particularly fun. And perhaps the best of all, everyone's anticipating the snow fall.

Spring: Recovering from the chills of the winter, the place starts warming up but still cool enough to feel the Himalayan breeze. Farmers around the country starts getting busy in the paddy fields.Perfect time to go on some of the amazing hikes in the country.

Summer: Consistent rainfall starts mid of July and however the green lush paddy fields makes the entire region beautiful and fresh.

Autumn: Probably is the most relaxed time. Farmers satisfied with their hard work and ready to harvest, the region is all adorned beautifully with the agricultural produce. The temperature starts dropping and warm during the day and cool by night.

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