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Jumolhari Circuit Trek takes you to Bhutan, a beautiful and pristine country very less visited, which is renowned for its vibrant, unique and fascinating culture, architecture, tradition, lifestyle, beliefs and arts. But these cultural aspects only don’t reflect the offerings of Bhutan. Bhutan is inundated with natural beauty so much so that from all nooks and corners of this beautiful nation overflows everlasting stream of beauty. Mesmerizing hills, verdant forests and wild life, beautiful lakes, and majestic mountain sight-seeing aggrandize the natura beauty of Bhutan. And all this natural beauty of Bhutan, one can relish while embarking on Trek in Bhutan. Yes, you heard it right, Bhutan is one of the most beautiful destinations for Trekking. Trekking in Bhutan could sound quite unorthodox and unpopular, yet the beauty of trekking in Beauty is incontestable, it’s obscurity also means that you will be trekking through one of the pristine and unwalked path of eastern region of Himalayas. Julmohari Circuit Trek one of the most adulated trekking trails in Bhutan will give you an opportunity to witness tall and ardent mountain peaks of Eastern Himalayas, vivid biodiversity, nature’s treasure, rustic beauty and grandeur.
Jomolhari Circuit Trek, one of the most adventurous treks done in Bhutan, spanning for 8 walking days. Jomolhari Circuit Trek takes you to Jomolhari Base camp and around massif south to Jomolhari Mountain peak. Also known as Jomolhari Trek, it is graded as challenging and take you from Paro to Thimphu passing through high mountain passes and beautiful mountain valleys. Jomolhari Circuit Trek is an ideal trek for you if you are searching for a trek in Bhutan that’s challenging, that requires you to surpass your limits, that hit you with adrenaline rush on every steep ascend and descend and provides you adventurous exploration of pristine and enchanting natural and cultural beauty of Bhutan then Jomolhari Circuit Trek is the perfect trek for you. For someone who have previous experience of high-altitude trekking, this Jomolhari Circuit Trek mostly done in periphery of Jomolhari Mountain is a perfect trek.
Jomolhari Circuit Trek offers trekkers with unequalled exploration opportunities. Right from the start of the trek, trekkers will be confronted with pristine and unblemished nature of Bhutan. Varied flora and fauna that flourish in Bhutan are distinct and unique. You will pass through lush forest, beautiful valley beneath ginormous hills and travel along gushing river originating from glaciers. As you penetrate through low altitude forest and enter high altitude region you will be in constant espionage of Jomolhari and other mountains.
Jomolhari Mountain, which is the tallest unclimbed mountain in the world will gaze upon every trekker and embezzle them with its ethereal beauty, and nearby hills and landscape will adjoin Jomolhari on this nature’s pageantry. Trekker will reach Jomolhari Base Camp situated at 4,100 meters or 13,451 feet, base of Jomolhari Mountain whose height is staggering 7,362 meters or 24,153 feet. Along the way you will also get to pass through old ancient ruins of fortress and villages, and herding settlement, providing you hints in your attempt of understanding the history of Bhutan. If you are lucky enough you will also get glimpses of wildlife of Bhutan.
Bhutan is the only carbon negative country in the world, which means it sequester more atmospheric carbon than it emits, thanks to is lush forest which occupies 60% of nations land mass. Trekker doing Jomolhari Circuit Trek will get to traverse through glut of forest found in Bhutan. In addition to this, a trekker will also do high altitude pass crossing during Jomolhari Trek. Ngile La (Nyile La) Pass and Yale La (Yaklay La) Pass are both high altitudes pass with elevation more than 4,850 meters or 15,912ft. Along the way you will get to see lifestyle of people living in the remotest region of Bhutan. Jomolhari Circuit Trek Package also consists of city sightseeing tour of Paro and either Thimphu or Punakha, making sure that you visit to Bhutan is not devoid of cultural exploration.
This Jomolhari Trek will take you to a voyage to disclose the beauty of Paro, Thimphu and obscured regions beneath and around Jomolhari Mountain. You will get to visit beautiful Dzong and Monasteries in Paro and Thimphu. While on the trail you will come across Jomolhari Base Camp, Nyile La, Yaklay La passes, and unblemished villages like Shana, Thangthanka, Jangothang, Shado and Barshong, and many fascinating cultural and natural sites.
All in all, Jomolhari Circuit Trek is an ultimate, challenging and most rewarding trek done in Bhutan. Get on board with Breakfree Adventures in this mesmerizing trek of life time. Savor the natural and cultural flavors of Bhutan, and let Breakfree Adventures to serve you these delicacies. We Breakfree Adventures are pioneer when it comes to operate trekking and tours in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. With an experience of almost double decades, you guarantee yourself an optimum adventure and comprehensive exploration with every booked trek and tour with Breakfree Adventures. Call us at 9851014557 or email us at [email protected] to book or inquire about Druk Path Trek or any services we provide.
Jomolhari Circuit Trek, rather challenging and long trek done in Bhutan, is one of the most adulated treks done in Bhutan. The walking part of initiates from Shana village in Paro and culminates at Thimphu. In between trekkers will pass through, verdant forest, beautiful valleys, gushing rivers, remote settlement areas, ruins of fortress and ancient villages and high altitude passes, while being bombarded with mesmerizing views, and natural and cultural beauty. Due to construction of road infrastructure, unlike some years prior, the trek doesn’t start from Drukgyal Dzong but from Shana, reducing 1 trekking day compared to old itinerary. From, Shana first day trek, rather easy one, perfect to stretch you legs and joints, will get you to Thangthanka.
The Jomolhari Circuit Trek trail passes through lush forest that stretches from Shana right till Thangthanka, amalgamating trekkers soul with nature. Next day’s hike from Thangthanka follows the trail that stretches along Paro Chu River all the way to Jangthang. Trekkers will observe the vegetation get thinner and thinner as the trail gains more and more elevation. From Jangthang the route will pass through Jomolhari Base Camp, then ascend and cross Nyile La pass at an altitude of 4,870 meters or 15,977 feet before descending to reach Lingshi (Lingzhi). From Lingshi (Lingzhi) the trail crosses the small stream beneath Lingshi and ascend to reach Yaklay La Pass another prominent pass at 4,860 meters or 15,944 feet. The trail then will descend to reach Shodu.
Then from Shoduu, the trail further descends through vegetation rich area to reach Barshong. At Barshong the trekking trail ends and gets connected to newly constructed road network which connects to Thimphu. Otherwise, trekkers would have to trek to Thimphu with one rest day at Dolam Kencho. The trekking trail ends at Barshong but our exploration still continues. From Barshong you will be driven to Thimphu, and next day trekkers will be taken to explore and visit either Thimphu or Punakha and the day after, our trekkers will be taken to Paro to visit Paro Taktsang Monastery. One of the most beautiful and important monasteries in Bhutan.
Following above mentioned route/trail Jomolhari Circuit Trek Package, circles everything that lies between Thimphu and Paro. Jomolhari Circuit Trek is a comprehensive, mesmerizing and demanding yet beautiful trek starting and ending in beautiful city of Paro.
Nylie La pass situated at an altitude of 4,870 meters or 15,977 feet on one of the major high altitude passes found in Bhutan. This pass acts as an entry point to the obscured Lingshi or Lingzhi region of Thimphu which shares the nethermost border of Thimphu with Ghasa. From Neyley La pass you will get one of the most enchanting view of mountain panorama of beautiful peaks of Himalayan range.
Yaklay La Pass is yet another important high-altitude pass found in Bhutan. This pass connects remote Lingshi/Lingzhi region with the capital of the nation. Situated at an elevation of 4,860 meters or 15,944 feet, Yaklay Pass is yet another vantage point from where one can get majestic view of mountain panorama. Crossing Yaklay pass and following the marked Jomolhari Trekking Trail will lead a trekker to Shodug or Shodu.
Jomolhari Base Camp is a campsite managed and run by local family, which provides enchanting view of Mount Jomolhari and adjoining peak. Renowned for its beautiful surrounding landscape and green pastures, Jomolhari Base Camp has been rapidly getting famous amongst local and foreigners as beautiful trekking destination. Situated at an elevation of 4,100 meters or 13,451 feet, Jomolhari Base Camp seems like a piece of heaven on earth. During spring wild flowers bloom and covers the green pastures, the nearby lakes also is filled by melting glacier water, and sight of animals grazing in the pastures make traveler forget their pain and suffering, providing them a blissful moment to relish.
Paro Taktsang Monastery is one of the most important monasteries of Bhutan is Paro Taktsang monastery. Beautifully constructed as if it was carved in rocky cliff, Park Taktsang in itself is architectural marvel. Providing beautiful view of surrounding areas, Paro Taktsang monastery is 3 hours hike from nearest road accessible place. It is believed that Guru Padmasambhav flew to Bhutan riding on Tiger’s back and landed on Paro Taktsang where the monastery is made.
Jomolhari Circuit Trek might not be piece of cake everyone might like. It is rather challenging and strenuous requiring endurance and stamina from trekkers. If you have an earlier experience of high altitude treks this trek could be a next level on your high-altitude adventure. The trail pass through two high altitude mountain passes, Neyley La pass at an elevation of 4,870 meters or 15,977 feet and Yakley La pass at an elevation at 4860 meters or 15,944 feet. Traversing through such high altitude can cause altitude sickness for beginners. Also, there are sections on this trek where a trekker will have to walk for more than 7 hours covering distance of more than 19 kilometers, which makes this trek more unsuitable for a beginner. However, if you are a seasoned trekker, who is planning for the ultimate adventure and adrenaline rush, exploring the pristine mountain, hills and forest of Bhutan then indubitably Jomolhari Circuit Trek is for you, and trust us Jomolhari is calling you to relish its overflowing beauty and charisma.
Since Jomolhari Circuit Trek is quite challenging and arduous, the physical fitness required for Jomolhari Circuit Trek is also demanding. It is necessary for an individual to have a previous high-altitude trek, however if you live in high altitude region then this requirement can be crossed out. Jomolhari Circuit Trek trail pass through two high-altitude passes; Neyley La Pass and Yakley Pass both of which are above 4,850 meters or 15,912 feet. So, we require our trekkers be able to walk for 6-7 hours with short stop in between for lunch, hydration and rest. If you have previous experience of high altitude and match the physical requirement then your physical fitness level is accepted for Jomolhari Circuit Trekking. There will always be risk of altitude sickness while doing trekking above 3,500 meters or 11,482 feet, taking that in consideration we have provided training and vocational session regarding the prevention and dealing with altitude sickness. Our guides also will be measuring your blood oxygen levels regularly throughout the trek, to detect earlier signs of altitude sickness and act accordingly. To learn more about altitude sickness click here.
Bhutan in an attempt to preserve its culture and nature had secluded itself from the outer world for the majority of 20th century. It was only on 1974, Bhutan was opened for the tourist to visit. And the attempt was really successful. Bhutan haven’t been spoiled by external influence either culturally and naturally. It is the only country in the world which is carbon negative. The culture, religion and tradition are also unblemished.
Bhutan emphasizes on “High Impact, Low Volume” tourism policy. Due to this, visa acquiring process is also bit complicated and expensive. You have to book a tour with government registered touring company, in order to obtain your visit visa. You will be accompanied by a touring guide throughout the tour so that it will be well regulated. Due to rather complicated visa process and expensive pricing, tours to Bhutan are often overlooked which have resulted it being less visited.
Well, another question that might appear on tourist’s mind before travelling to country with monarchy is, “Is it safe?”. The simple answer to that question is Yes! Bhutan is very safe. Bhutan is a democratic nation, with King being Head of the state and executive power exercised by cabinet led by Prime Minister. As we have already mentioned that Bhutan intends to preserve its nature and culture, tours are well regulated. So, as long as you don’t break the rules, don’t offend the local, hamper the natural resources and follow your guide your tour to Bhutan will be the safest tour. We suggest our clients to do research regarding Bhutan before booking a tour, so that if there is some specific place you want to visit that might not have been included in the tour itinerary you can make a special request. We will check the feasibility of that activity and do our best to fulfill your requirement.
Apart from exploration of natural wonders, cultural enigma and for adventure of lifetime, trekking with Breakfree Adventures will allow you stress free trekking experience. Breakfree Adventures will be dealing with arrangements and possible issues that might occur during the trek. Our diligent team of experts will make sure that you will have best trekking experience with us. Our experienced guides, cognizant with the terrain and all its adversities will address any of your queries regarding the geography, culture of the region and about the trek itself.
We at Breakfree Adventures are always on our marks to resolve your questions regarding the service we provide. Our responsive communication team will reach out to you as soon as possible with answers if not immediately. Breakfree Adventures has been successfully established itself as name to be reckoned with in this industry. With over 15 years of experience of satisfying clients with travel and tour service, we are more eager than ever to serve more clients. You can find us at Trip Advisor and see for yourself reviews left by our invaluable clients we have served here and decide by yourself.
Breakfree Adventures also operates other highly rated Bhutan tours and trekking such as: Bhutan Highlights Tour, Dagala Thousand Lake Trek, Punakha Tshechu Festival Tour, Enter The Dragon Tour etc.
After a 1.5 – 2 hours scenic flight overlooking Himalayas, you will land on the beautiful city of Paro. Nestled among the hill ridges expanding from northern mountains, Paro is the largest valley in the entire Bhutan, due to which only international airport of the country was established here. Our tour operator will be waiting at the airport to welcome you the Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan.
After lunch at Paro town, our guide will take you on the exploration of beautiful Paro City. You can visit sites like Rinpung Dzong, National Museum of Bhutan, Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, Dzong Drakha Temple, Drukgyal Dzong, Zuri Dzong fort, Tago Lhakhang, Drak Po etc. Depending upon the available time and your preference our guide will take you to visit above mentioned place. If you arrive at Paro during weekend, you will get an opportunity to visit Paro Weekend Market, where people from surrounding localities come to Paro to sell and buy goods. Exploration of Paro city, indubitably is going to familiarize you with the vibrant culture, rich history, mesmerizing arts and reverend religious belief or Bhutanese people.
After your day excursion you will get to your hotel at Paro where you will spend your night and prepare yourself for next day’s trek.
Today, you will start advancing your steps on the trekking trail. Early in the morning, after you’ve had the breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel. You will be chauffeured to Shana, the starting point of the trek.
Previously, there was no road connection till Shana, so trekkers would start their hike from Drugyel Dzong. But recently Shana village, the northernmost village of Paro City is connected to national road network, reducing a day off of old itinerary. From Shana, you will start your trek entering Jigme Dorji National Park and penetrate deep through lush forest. The park is home to several endangered species including the takin, snow leopard, blue sheep, tiger, red panda, and the Himalayan black bear. More than 300 species of birds have been cataloged within the park. You will follow the gushing Paro Chu River that stretches all the way to Thangthangkha. During this long hike to Thangthangka, you will rejuvenate your love and admiration of the nature, as you will be left awe spired by its beauty and majesty.
After walking approximately for 6-7 hours and covering distance 8.4 miles or 13.85km , you will reach Thangthangkha Campsite where you will get much needed rest and beautiful view of Jomolhari mountain.
Rather easy day hike as compared to other day hikes done during Jomolhari Circuit Trek. You will ascend along the trail following Paro Chu River. As you will be gaining elevation more than tree like altitude, you will observe vegetation thinning and trees disappearing. If you will be travelling during spring you will get to see green grass covering hill and pastures, on which wild flower will bloom aggrandizing the beauty of the entire landscape. Along the way you will come across, small Buddhist shrines that gives blessings to every trekker. Throughout the day hike, previously obscured mountain will disclose its majesty to trekkers. Views or Jomolhari, Chomolhari and adjacent peaks will become prominent as you approach Jangothang Camp.
After 4-5 hours or day hike covering the distance of 6.38 miles, you will arrive at Jangothang Camp Site, where you will spend the night and while away your fatigue and tiredness.
Jomolhari Circuit Trek is graded as challenging trek, and we must be cautious regarding elevation gain to avoid acquiring altitude sickness. Trekking at places with elevation more than 3500 meters or 11,482 feet, we should acclimatize our body to rarefied atmosphere. So, today is an acclimatization day, we will explore nearby landmarks and areas. We will hike to and back Jomolhari Base Camp, one of the most beautiful and visually pleasing places to be throughout the entire trek, with mesmerizing view of Jomolhari Mountain, green hills and pastures covered with vivid and colorful wild flowers by the side of small water body. It really feels like Jomolhari Base Camp was stolen and smuggled to Bhutan from Heaven.
As you spend the day exploring nearby areas without gaining elevation, your body will adapt to rarefied atmosphere and start becoming efficient on oxygen utilization. This significantly reduces chances of getting altitude sickness.
Now comes one of the difficult hiking days of entire Jomolhari Trekking. Your trek to Lingzhi will require you to be free of fatigue and tiredness, and great deal of zeal and audacity. After the breakfast you will start following the trail along one of the tributaries of Paro Chu River. You will later cross the stream, taking right you will enter the valley and ascend to Neyley La Pass situated at an elevation of 4,870 meters or 15,977 feet. At Neyley La Pass you will get enchanting view of mountain peaks like Jomolhari and Chomolhari, along with the comprehensive view of whole terrain. From Neyley La Pass you will descend following arid terrain all the way to Lingzhi campsite.
After hiking for 7+ hours you will get to Lingzhi, where you will spend the night and while away your tiredness and fatigue, rejuvenating yourself for the yet another arduous hike of next day.
Yet another day of strenuous day hike. Subsequently, after getting off of revitalizing sleep and having replenishing breakfast you will resume your trekking adventure. You will cross the stream below Lingzhi/Lingshi and start ascending the hill ridge before turning left and traversing laterally. You will move along the trail ascending and descending, piercing the dry and desiccated hills and valleys. A final steep ascend will take you to Laklay La Pass with an elevation of 4860 meters or 15,944 feet. Indifferent to Neyley La Pass, Yaklay La pass also bestows trekkers with ultimate sightseeing opportunities; beautiful mountain vista to the north, green beautiful pastures on left and right and mesmerizing view of entire terrain. You will descend from Yaklay La pass, come across beautiful green pastures and hike along the contributing stream of Thimphu Chu River, finally reaching Shodu Camp Site.
By the end or the day, you would have approximately hiked around 11.9 miles or 19.17 km for more than 7 hours. You will get essential rest and relaxation on Shodu Camp Site to regain the strength and stamina required for next days hike.
Today’s hike will be long but not that exacting. Because you will be losing elevation descending it will be fairly easy. You will hike on the path that stretches laterally on the hillside above Thimphu Chu River. As you lose elevation and approach tree like altitude, you will observe vegetations reappear and greenery all around you. You will be crossing several streams, rushing downwards to coalesce with Thimphu Chu. Waterfalls along the way are also common sightings.
After being on the trail for around 6-7 hours and covering approximately 10.92 miles or 16.56 km you will get to Barshong. It is a remote settlement area situated at Thimphu. You will be spending the night at Barshong Camp Site.
It’s been only few years that Barshong has been connected with national road network. Trekkers previously would further trek to Dolam Kencho then to Thimphu to end the trek. Thanks to newly constructed road network, you will be driven from Barshong to Thimphu, a 40 km drive to capital. The drive through newly built road could be rough, tiring and time consuming.
After getting in Thimphu, you will be checked in at a hotel for your night stay, marking the end of your trek. But there is cultural exploration still to do.
Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, where you will wake up at the morning. From the window of your bedroom, you will get another glance of the city, its street, people and surrounding, a rather different perspective from the previous day tour. Without further ado you will embark on the exploration of the beautiful Bhutan, to be specific, Punakha.
Right after Breakfast, you will be chauffered to Punakha which was the old capital. You will be passing through the highway that will take you up and over the hills separating Thimphu and Punakha through Dochula pass (3,140m/10,301ft). If it happens to be a clear day, then we get lovely views of the snow-capped Himalayan Peaks to the north from Dochula Pass. Dochula Chorten that you can visit while in Dochula Pass is another major attraction of this entire trip. Upon reaching Punakha, you take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple dedicated to Drukpa Kunley. Afterwards we visit the Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan, where the Royal Wedding of King of Bhutan took place. After visiting the major sites and monuments, you return to Thimphu and stay the night at a hotel.
After Breakfast, you will be driven back to Paro and yet another exploration of one of the most important monasteries in the entire Bhutan awaits you. While on the way, we will be stopping at the base of Taktsang Monastery and take a 2.5-hour hike to the Monastery of the Tigress Nest where it is said the Guru Rimpoche flew to in on the back of a tigress to meditate. Taking in the sights from the top, we head back. We also visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest shrine in Bhutan and Paro’s Ringpond Dzong. You will be checked in at a hotel, where you will spend the night.
Your final day in Bhutan, will be on Paro. Getting an opportunity to trek, visit and observe the hidden beauty of Bhutan is on itself a once in a lifetime opportunity. Many people regret not having booked a longer stay, but we Breakfree Adventures will do our best to extract all the juices from your beautiful 11 days in Bhutan.
Depending upon your flight time you will be dropped off at the International Airport three hours prior your departure for check in formalities. Our representative will be there assisting you, bidding you farewell and wishing you a safe flight back home as you head back towards your homeland with unforgettable experience and tons of memories you made while exploring the untouched Himalayan gem.
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The itinerary mentioned and explained above is a standard itinerary. Depending upon your requirements and need we can tweak things here and there to either shorten or lengthen the duration of your Jumolhari Circuit Trek. Please inquire us at: [email protected] or call at +977-9851014557 for more information regarding Jumolhari Circuit Trek.
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The citizen of Bangladesh, Maldives and India do not require VISA to enter Bhutan. People from other countries except from Bangladesh, Maldives and India need a VISA permit while traveling to Bhutan. The VISA processing for Bhutan requires a readable color copy of passport via email that has at least six month of validity from the date of exit from Bhutan. The file Scan Copy should be forwarded to via email in JPEG or PDF format. The passport number and picture of the applicant should be visible in the e-document.
The application should be processed at least 10 days prior to the date of entry to Bhutan. The tourism council of Bhutan then issues a VISA clearance letter and fax or email it to the local travel agent. Please note that the VISA service is not offered in Bhutan, travelers have to buy full service package from the local tour operator. Travelers traveling by air are required to produce a printed VISA clearance copy at the time of check-in for Druk Air flight. People traveling by land to enter Bhutan via Phuentshoking or Samdrup Jonkhar are required to produce a VISA clearance letter at the immigration center. The actual VISA is stamped in your passport on your arrival in Bhutan.
There are several cities that have direct flights to Bhutan. There are two airlines Druk air and Bhutan airlines running the flights to Bhutan. Druk air is the national carrier of Bhutan. With its fleet of Airbuses A319-115 and ATR 42 the airlines fly from different Asian countries to the Paro international airport, Paro (PBH); which is only the international airport in Bhutan. There are daily direct flights from Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu to Paro International Airport.
The flights from Indian cities to Paro International Airport with the airport name and their codes are listed below:
Bagdogra Airport, Bagdogra (IXB)
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL)
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (CCU)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (BOM)
Likewise, there flights from other countries with the codes are as follows:
Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand (BKK)
Shahjalal International Airport, Bangladesh (DAC)
Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore (SIN)
Note: The flight schedule and timings are subject to change. If you want to know more about the flight schedules and tour to Bhutan please feel free to contact us. We can also help to find you the cheapest fares available.
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan lies in south Asia between China and India. Climate and weather vary according to the altitude, season and place of visit. Bhutan is open all year around for the visitors but it is better to make the travel arrangements as per your preference and nature of visit.
The ideal time to visit Bhutan is spring (March-May) and Autumn/fall (September-November). These are considered to be the best time to visit Bhutan to get the maximum adventure and trouble free experience. Summer and winter also have their own specialties that could draw the attention of tourists during these seasons. During the spring the weather mostly remains clear and climate is fantastic. It is also the best time to visit for the nature lovers to experience the mystifying beauty of nature. Varieties of flowers and plants bloom in this season that makes your adventure an exotic one. The route opens for Jomolhari and Druk Path treks from mid-April to May.
Summer (June-August) in the other hand could get tricky at times due to the early arrival of monsoon. The month of June would be great for traveling if the monsoon is pushed further. Usually monsoon is in full swing by early July. Travelers who would strive to get some trekking experience on muddy trail while witnessing swollen rivers, green forests and flourishing paddy field could choose late summer to plan their adventure. The view of open clear blue sky after the rain is something that strikes you with its mystifying beauty.
Fall (September-November) is another favorable and crowded season after spring. The weather gets mild despite cold mornings and evenings. Tourists from all around the world thong to Bhutan during this season to witness Black-Necked-Crane festival. The month of October has its own significance and the valley turn into a shade of gold as the farmers prepare to harvest their rice crops during this month.
Winter season (December to February) is not that crowded with tourists in comparison to other seasons. Planning your adventure during the winter could be a better idea if you want to avoid the hustle-bustle of the peak season. During the winter Bhutan may see some snow fall. The temperature level goes down (even below freezing point) during some winter days.
No vaccinations are presently required However, the following vaccinations are recommended:
Hepatitis A: Hepatitis A is a virus that infects the liver. The disease is distinctly unpleasant, with profound nausea, loss of appetite, and weakness.
Tetanus: Tetanus bacteria can infect small wounds and cause a fatal infection.
Typhoid Fever: Typhoid fever is caused by infection with Salmonella typhi bacteria, passed in human feces and acquired by eating contaminated food or water.
Bhutan lies in South Asia between China and India in the Himalayas, weather in Bhutan depends upon the altitude. In the northern parts of the country where mountains rise up to 7,000m/22,965ft, weather conditions are similar to arctic. Southwards, closer to India, the weather is hot and humid in the summer and cool in winter. The monsoon rains are usually heavy. Winters can be a good time to visit the lower parts, but then the highest areas are freezing.
The best times to visit Bhutan are spring (March-May) and autumn (late September – November) when the weather is warm, dry and sunny but always throw in a couple of warm clothes into your travelling gear when you travel to Bhutan regardless of the season.
Layering Clothing
Bring your clothes according to the season and region of your travel. Based on your activity and the weather, you can make quick adjustments, by putting on more clothing if it is cold or taking off layers as it warms up. In the summer time, days can be quite warm, especially in the lowlands of Punakha and Phuentsholing, light cotton clothing is recommended for day time. But in most of the tourist and trekking areas, light woolen clothes for evenings and heavy woollens / down jackets for winter are necessary. A waterproof windbreaker is important for trekking and outdoor activities.
Comfortable and Sturdy shoes.
You have a lot of opportunity to walk around in Bhutan, you will be glad you wore sturdy shoes that keep your feet comfortable. Good shoes will let you explore the rural and allow you to have a long day walk. Bring sandals or slip ons to take off easily when entering temples.
Long pants / skirts
Wear particularly conservative clothing in the towns, women should wear long pants or long skirts, men should wear long pants and shorts are not appropriate for anyone. In the dzongs and temples, the legs and arms must be covered, and even threequarter-length capri pants are not acceptable for women.
Rain gear
Be prepared for occasional shower. A folding umbrella is a good idea to bring with.
Hat, Sunglass, Sunscreen & lip protection.
The sun can be scorching in Bhutan. Be sure to apply sunscreen in the morning and throughout your day.
Other requirements:
Credit cards are accepted only in major international hotels and high-end shops in Bhutan.
