Bhutan in March

Spring starts, rhododendrons; Paro Tshechu in some years.

• Western valleys · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haabest weather

  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)fine

  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.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Losar (Bhutanese New Year) and Punakha Drubchen/Tshechu

  Feb–Mar (lunar)

  Family holidays; Punakha festival fills the valley's hotels.

• Paro Tshechu big impact

  Mar–Apr (lunar, check 2027 dates)

  The biggest spring festival: masked dances and the giant thangka unveiled at dawn on the last day; Paro sold out.

Crowds · Bhutan

Medium

Prices · Bhutan

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Rated best or good this month

• Western valleys

  Best weather of the year (Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haa)

• Southern foothills

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

• Thimphu

  Rhododendrons start; festival season begins.

• Paro

  Best months: Mar–May (rhododendrons, clear skies) and Sep–Nov (driest air, best Himalayan views)