Best month · Bhutan
Bhutan in October
October is peak season: clear skies, harvest in the valleys, the best trekking weather and big festivals in Thimphu (in some years), Haa and Bumthang. The first black-necked cranes reach Phobjikha in the last week of the month. Flights and good hotels sell out, so book three to four months ahead. Nights in Bumthang and Phobjikha drop near freezing.
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Our picks for October
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Bumthang (Jakar)
Four valleys of temples, buckwheat and yathra wool
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Phobjikha (Gangtey)
A glacial bowl where black-necked cranes spend the winter
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
Haa
Over Chele La to a quiet valley of white and black temples
Trips
Trips at their best in October
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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 October
Other hives this month
Questions
Bhutan in October, answered
Is October a good time to visit Bhutan?
October is peak season: clear skies, harvest in the valleys, the best trekking weather and big festivals in Thimphu (in some years), Haa and Bumthang. The first black-necked cranes reach Phobjikha in the last week of the month. Flights and good hotels sell out, so book three to four months ahead. Nights in Bumthang and Phobjikha drop near freezing.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in October?
Paro 8 to 21 °C, clear. 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 October?
We suggest Bumthang (Jakar), Phobjikha (Gangtey), Haa. Book flights and hotels well ahead for October.