Bhutan · month by month
November
Tip for November
Book Phobjikha early for the crane festival around 11 November; rooms in the valley are limited.
Prices and crowds
Busy early in the month; rates and crowds ease after mid-November.
Where to go in November
A wide glacial valley where black-necked cranes spend the winter
The dzong at the centre of Bhutan, where kings first rule
Five days over the ridge from Paro to Thimphu, past high lakes
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Packages at their best in November
per person, twin₹31,000
per person, twin₹33,500
per person, twin₹37,000
per person, twin₹47,000
per person, twin₹39,000
per person, twin₹37,500 Build your own route Tell us your dates, who is coming and what you want to see. We draw the route and price it three ways. Start Working to a budget? Give us a number per person. We will tell you honestly what it buys, and where to save. Start Ask someone who has been A first plan and price within one working day. No payment to start. Start
Questions people ask
Good to know
Is November a good time to visit Bhutan?
November is clear, dry and a little colder, with excellent views and fewer crowds than October. The black-necked cranes arrive in Phobjikha, and the Black-necked Crane Festival is held there around 11 November. Jambay Lhakhang Drup in Bumthang often falls this month. It is a fine time for the Druk Path Trek and for the long drive east via Trongsa.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in November?
Thimphu 4–17 °C, dry, cold nights. 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 November?
We suggest Phobjikha and Gangtey, Trongsa, Druk Path Trek. Book Phobjikha early for the crane festival around 11 November; rooms in the valley are limited.