Bhutan in January

Cold nights, clear days; Punakha is mild; some high roads icy.

• Western valleys · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haacool

  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)cool

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

• Southern foothills · Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkharbest weather

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

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

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

Crowds · Bhutan

Low

Prices · Bhutan

Low

• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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Rated best or good this month

• Southern foothills

  Best weather of the year (Phuentsholing, Gelephu, Samdrup Jongkhar)