Bhutan rewards travellers in every season — the question is which Bhutan you want to meet. Here is how the year unfolds across the valleys.
Spring (March–May)
The hillsides wake with rhododendron and magnolia, days are mild and the light is soft. It is one of the most popular windows to travel, and pairs beautifully with an unhurried route through the western valleys.
Autumn (September–November)
Clear skies, crisp mountain air and the year's most celebrated festivals. Views of the high peaks are at their finest, and the harvest colours the terraced fields gold. This is peak season for good reason.
Winter (December–February)
Quieter, colder and quietly magical. The black-necked cranes are in residence in Phobjikha, the dzongs feel serene, and you will often have the great sites almost to yourself.
Monsoon (June–August)
Green, lush and low-season. Afternoon rain is common, but mornings can be luminous and the landscape is at its most alive — a considered choice for travellers who value solitude.
Whichever season draws you, every journey is arranged privately and paced to you. Tell us what you'd like to see and we'll suggest the timing that suits it best.