Bhutan in August

Still monsoon; green valleys but few views.

• Western valleys · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haarainy

  Punakha (1,200 m) stays mild in winter while Thimphu (2,300 m) drops below freezing at night; October–November gives the clearest Himalayan views.

• Central valleys · Bumthang, Trongsa, Phobjikha (Gangtey)rainy

  Colder and higher; black-necked cranes winter in Phobjikha from late October to February.

• Southern foothills · Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkharrainy

  Subtropical and very wet in the monsoon; the land gateways to India.

• High treks · Jomolhari, Druk Path, Snowman, Layarainy

  Passes above 4,500 m hold snow in winter; October is the prime trekking month.

Crowds · Bhutan

Low

Prices · Bhutan

Low

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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• Thimphu

  Monsoon; views hidden in cloud.