The Kingdom of Bhutan is a year-round destination says the Department of Tourism of Bhutan, as it highlights what each season has to offer travellers.
For those visiting Dec through Feb, it’s winter, and the tourism board says the destination offers snowcapped mountains and pristine landscapes. Recommended experiences include stays in traditional farmhouses and cultural festivals such as the Druk Wangyel Tshechu at Dochula Pass.
Spring takes place Mar to May, and over this time clients will find blooming orchards across valleys like Paro, Trashigang, and Haa, as well as spring festivals celebrating Bhutanese flora, rural traditions, and culinary delights. This time of year is also the best time for hiking, adds the Department of Tourism of Bhutan.
Jun through Aug is summer, when Bhutan is at its greenest. Those visiting over this time can check out Matsutake festivals in Genekha and Ura, which celebrate the prized wild mushrooms of Bhutan, with trekking, white-water rafting, and fly-fishing also on offer.
Autumn falls over Sep-Nov, and in Bhutan this season is one of celebration and spiritual devotion. Clients can attend major festivals like Thimphu Drubchen and Thimphu Tshechu, both featuring sacred mask dances, traditional music, and ritual ceremonies.
Autumn also offers crystal-clear skies, ideal for keen photographers. Agents are reminded that travelling to Bhutan requires a visa or permit. Clients must pay a Sustainable Development Fee of USD100 per person per night, around $171pp, and they are urged to use licensed Bhutanese tour operators which are regulated by the Department of Tourism. Find out more HERE.
