Bhutan

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, offers the best of unspoiled Asia. This is a country of palaces and monasteries so steeped in history, it’s as if you’ve stepped back in time to a forgotten realm. Yet Bhutan has conscientiously opened up to the modern world – and it’s this combination of ancient and modern that makes the country so fascinating.

‘The Land of the Thunder Dragon’ cements its status as a country of spiritual beauty with a traditional Buddhist culture that continues to thrive.  Trekking through the mountains to a sacred Buddhist site is a memorable experience, topped with a traditional Bhutanese bath of hot river stones dropped into spring water - the perfect antidote after a long day walking.  The country is defined by its ethos of ‘gross national happiness’ and has plenty on offer for the conscious traveller. Low impact tourism allows visitors rare opportunities for cultural exchanges, and with no budget independent travel, Bhutan has retained its unique appeal. 

A country of legend and folklore, Bhutan has plenty to explore in its picture book landscapes and superb flora and fauna species hidden within the country's many national parks.  Bhutan proudly waves the flag for its progressive environmental policies and its natural heritage is still largely intact, and just waiting to be explored

When to go

October to December is the ideal time to visit Bhutan as the air is clear and fresh with sunny skies.

January and February are colder, but from then until April the climate remains dry and pleasant and in late spring the famous rhododendrons bloom spectacularly, flooding the valleys with colour.

Heat and humidity increase from May, and from June to September the monsoon rains cover the mountains. If you're interested in seeing the rare black-necked cranes, we recommend visiting the Phobjikha Valley between late October and mid-February.

In Bhutan you will mostly experience cold European-like weather due to its altitude. Winter lasts here from November to March where temperatures dip below 0° and there is usually snow on the ground.

The rainy season occurs between June and August when the temperature is the warmest but there is a higher chance of rain and can be lower visibility. October and November are arguably the best months, when there is little chance of rain and the skies are clear. The spring months of March, April and May are best for the flora, and the weather is pleasant but not too hot. The valleys with the higher altitudes will have cooler temperatures throughout the year.

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