What is the best time to visit the mighty kingdom of Bhutan? If this question is crossing your mind when you are planning a trip to Bhutan then dump all your stress away. AV tours and travel has offers you best Bhutan tour package to have the time of your life on this wonderful trip around the land of Thunder dragons.
Bhutan is a nation blessed with natural beauty, architectural heritage, rich culture with vibrant traditions .It ine country that enjoys seasonal variations. You can enjoy distinct months summer , winter, spring and fall making it magical to be a year round destination.Bhutan offers something unique to the visitors depending on the time of their arrival.
The best time to visit Bhutan depends on what the traveler is looking to experience. Therefore the answer to this question varies among travelers with different needs, interest and preferences. Bhutan experience four different seasons with the pleasant temperature (march to may) and autumn (September to November) being the most popular time to visit. The country itself admists nature and all of its offsprigs and take back home a memoranda preserved for lifetime.
We would argue that there is no definitive time to go to Bhutan. Each season offers something distinctly special about the charm and beauty of this majestic land, especially when you travel from range to range. Here is a sneak peek about when is the best time to travel to Bhutan.
1 . Spring (March to May)
Spring is the favrouite time to visit Bhutan. As spring is known as the season of rejuvenation. Nature Lovers who are keen on local Flora should consider visiting the kingdom at this time of the year. Flowers would be in full bloom and scenery of the land and valleys is exquisitely beautiful. The temperature in spring varies across regions but remains usually from 3degrees to 25 degrees celcius approximately. It is perhaps the best season to visit Bhutan, where the weather is dry and less humid with perfect condition to explore Bhutan on foot to experience picturesque landscapes , serene river clear blue skies and to indulge in some trekking activities.The spring season also offers visitors for amazing display os Rhododendrons, Magnolia’s and many other flowering shrubs in full bloom.
Apart from the mystic nature during spring you can also experience the culture of Bhutan by attending festivals like Paro Tshechu Festival (held in april), Talo Tshechu(held In march), Ura Yakchoe, The Rhodendron Festival, Gasa Tshechu and much more traditional festivals .
Significance: This is the time that Jacaranda Flowers bloom in Bhutan in the month of may, Also trek to jomolhari and Drukpath commence and the Paro Tshechu festivals unfolds in full swing.
Know Before your Visit: Being the ideal time to visit Bhutan, the place is filled with tourist during this time .This is also a kind of peak season where hotel price shoot up and guides and taxis are pre-booked. Do plan in advance if you intend to visit during spring.
2. Summer And Monsoon (June to August)
This is the time starting from the month of June and extends upto August. If you like to avoid the higher tariff and cold of winter consider visiting Bhutan at early June. The whole of June will be a perfect time for travelling. Monsoon starts from July.Until august a frequent monsoon drench parts of the country, especially in the south.Humidity will be high but there will be a substantial dop on the temperature.The weather is often clear and crisp with mild humidity filling the air. A major misconception during the summer Bhutan is surrounded by rainy clouds of monsoon.The temperature in Bhutan at this time
goes back and forth between 24-25 degrees celcius approx.
Significance : Summer marks the onset of the Haa festival, which is celebrated admists high altitude alpine forest, meadows and lakes and is usually the celebration of the Bhutanese way of life.
Know Before you visit : As mentioned it rain at this time of the year in Bhutan,whatsoever the rainfall normally ranges from low to moderate not bothering any of you itinerary.
3. Fall (September to November)
This is another swarming season of Bhutan. The rains leads into fall, which start is late of
September and extends upto November and is predominantly crisp,bright and sunny. Again the views are often sensational and aesthetic at this time of the year .Weather is mildly sunny and chilly during this season, making it the second best season to explore Bhutan. The landscapes that you are habituated in seeing in lush green starts to turn gold-brown, with farmers harvesting crops during this season. There is no rainfall and nature is simply majestic at this time of the year. Hence being another peak season, with October being the most popular month to visit Bhutan. Higher elevation in the north could be experiencing some early snowfall at the autumn months progress.Thimphu festival usually take place at the end of September and early October.Significance: During this time of the year in Bhutan festivals such as Blacked Necked crane
Festivals takes place around the mesmerizing Phobjhika Valley and the mast famous festival the Thimphu Tshechu around Thimphu takes places it is the best time to experience different colors rich traditions and culture of Bhutan.
Know before you visit: The fall being the festive season of Bhutan, hotels are usually packed and pre-booked and prices go high at this time of the year. In the northern region of Bhutan it gets a little bit more chilly and cold.
- Winter (December –February)
To avoid the swarming crowd and to enjoy the thick cold snow peaks winter would be a great time to visit.The winter season begin in Bhutan
from December and it last upto the late February. Through winter most of the regionsin Bhutan remain dry. Anything abover 3000 meters will likely to be witnessed by beautiful snow and traces of frost can be found across the whole country. The temperature can get sub-zero. In the later weeks of Janruary and early februrary you can experience snowfall in cities like Thimphu and Paro.Most of the eastern parts of the country remain isolated. While high mountain passes witness heavy snow the central part and further south of Bhutan will be warmer and still ideal for Hiking and exploring on foot.
Significance : It is the season for Punakha Dromche and Tshechu. A festival that marks the founding of Bhutan during the 16th century. With the festival activities arising around Bhutan’s old capital-Punakha- this the time locals escape the winter, The Trongsa Tshechu takes place around trongsa at this time of the year.
Know before your Visit: In the eastern and norther parts of Bhutan the weather gets more chilly and it experience snowfall so the roads would be distrupted. These condition make the route a bit more unfavourable.
Festivals And Events Stepped in mystery, The Kingdom of the Thunder Dragons, with its rich culture and spirituality, celebrates numerous festivals with great vigour and fervous.Bhutan was off the travel radar for centuries, before opening its arms to visitors and
winter, The Trongsa Tshechu takes place around trongsa at this time of the year.
Know before your Visit: In the eastern and norther parts of Bhutan the weather gets more chilly and it experience snowfall so the roads would be distrupted. These condition make the route a bit more unfavourable.
Festivals And Events Stepped in mystery, The Kingdom of the Thunder Dragons, with its rich culture and spirituality, celebrates numerous festivals with great vigour and fervous.Bhutan was off the travel radar for centuries, before opening its arms to visitors and sharing its fascinating history and tradition with
the world.Every month atleast one festival is celebrated so make sure you coordinate your travel dates according to the dates. A tshechu in Bhutan is a religious event,celebrated on the tenth day of a month of a lunar calendar which correspondends to the birthday of Guru Rimpoche. It is believed that each Bhutanese must attend the Tshechu and witness the mask dance at least once to seek the blessing of the divinely god.Extravagent costumed dance acts and ,beguiling fire performances , narrative recited from legends and eloquent maks gives birth to vibrance and ardor.Bhutan is a country with a diverse Cultural, traditional, natural and architectural mysteries. Its is a country for people seeking peace on the simplest way of life .It is a country with season variation which make it a year round destination There is no perfect time to visit Bhutan as it is always a gateway to paradise . With Av tours and travels book your Bhutan tour package according to your needs and your Budget to have a best in a lifetime experience of peace,love and harmony
