BEST TIME TO VISIT BHUTAN
Best time to visit Bhutan
Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon is a perennially visit-worthy place. There are no hard and fast rules as to the best time to visit Bhutan. Of course, there are the off and on tourist seasons when you have to pay less or more royalty depending on the months of the year, but When it comes to experiences, every season comes with its own set of charms and it depends on the visitor’s choice and temperament as to what he or she wants out of his travels. Just to help you gauge your own preferences, here is a list of what every season in Bhutan has in store for you:
Spring (Best time to visit Bhutan)
Spring in Bhutan starts from February-end and lasts till May. This is a most pleasant time of the year in the country. The weather is more or less temperate and there are slight drizzles. It is during this time that plants and greenery are undergoing a renewal all over again and presents becoming a sight to the viewer with lush vegetation and colorful blooms. This time of the year is also time for several Bhutan festivities. This is an apt season for trekking and outdoor activities like hiking and mountain expeditions.
Autumn Fall - Best time to visit Bhutan
Autumn (Best time to visit Bhutan)
August-end to November heralds Autumn in Bhutan which is one of the most beautiful seasons in the country. The weather is moderate and the beauty of the sunsets bathing their gold on sparse willow trees, the lone mongrel howling as it curls for warmth and the people reading for the holidays is one thing you should definitely experience. This is the best time for trekking and hiking if you are on the lookout for outdoorsy adventure & Autumn popular festivals like Thimphu Festival, where you can see the Bhutanese people in their best attires and you can take some amazing photographs of Nature and people at its best.
Summer & Winter Season
Summer
Monsoon lasts from June to August and though outdoor expeditions and activities are often limited due to the rain, you can still visit some monuments and have great indoor experiences like visiting a happening café in town and sipping a hot brew while reading a book or you can use the extended indoor times to make friends with the locals. There is also some great music and entertainment in happening spots like some of the well-known bars in town where you get to mix around with a cross section of the Bhutanese society especially the more artistic types if that is your thing.
Winter in Bhutan lasts from December to February in Bhutan. It is pretty cold in the northern belt and you cannot go for treks because the passes are blocked with snow but you can opt for the other activities like visiting monuments, the bazaar, relaxing in a spa, shopping for souvenirs and yes, the famous Bhutanese home stays where you will be welcomed into the hospitality of a Bhutanese family. Enjoy the warmth of the hearth as well the household as you make yourself at home.
