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Bhutan in November
November gives crisp, clear days and the best views from Dochu La. Black-necked cranes settle in Phobjikha, and Gangtey Goenpa holds the Black-necked Crane Festival on 11 November in recent years. Trekking is still good early in the month. Crowds thin after mid-November, though Phobjikha's few hotels fill around the festival.
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Our picks for November
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Phobjikha (Gangtey)
A glacial bowl where black-necked cranes spend the winter
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Dochu La
108 chortens on the pass between Thimphu and Punakha
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Punakha
The old capital where two rivers meet below the dzong
Trips
Trips at their best in November
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Comfort
Central Bhutan to Bumthang, 12 nights
Private car with driver
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Comfort
Paro, Thimphu and Punakha in comfort, 6 nights
Private car with driver
Photo: Afifa Afrin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
Saver
Bhutan saver with Phobjikha farmhouse, 7 nights
Shared jeep or bus to Jaigaon, then shared vehicle with licensed guide
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Saver
Bhutan by road from Siliguri, 6 nights
Shared jeep or bus to Jaigaon, then shared vehicle with licensed guide
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
Signature
Bhutan by Amankora lodges, 8 nights
Private car with driver
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Signature
Six Senses and COMO Uma Paro, 7 nights
Private car with driver
Elsewhere in November
Other hives this month
Questions
Bhutan in November, answered
Is November a good time to visit Bhutan?
November gives crisp, clear days and the best views from Dochu La. Black-necked cranes settle in Phobjikha, and Gangtey Goenpa holds the Black-necked Crane Festival on 11 November in recent years. Trekking is still good early in the month. Crowds thin after mid-November, though Phobjikha's few hotels fill around the festival.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in November?
Phobjikha −3 to 14 °C, clear, frosty. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Bhutan in November?
We suggest Phobjikha (Gangtey), Dochu La, Punakha. Reserve Phobjikha rooms early for the crane festival.