Travel guide · Bhutan
Bhutan: what to see and when to go
Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas that measures its progress in 'Gross National Happiness' and keeps tourism small with a daily fee. In return you get monasteries clinging to cliffs, forests covering most of the country and valleys where traditional dress and architecture are still part of everyday life.
What to see and do in Bhutan
Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang)
The monastery on a cliff about 900 m above the Paro valley, reached on a steep half-day hike.
Punakha Dzong
A fortress-monastery where two rivers meet, at its most beautiful in spring when the jacarandas bloom.
Thimphu
A capital without traffic lights, with the giant Buddha Dordenma and the weekend market.
Dochula Pass
108 memorial stupas and, on clear days, a view of the high Himalaya.
Phobjikha Valley
A glacial valley where black-necked cranes spend the winter, from November to February.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Oct – Feb.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 10 hr, 30 min | ≈ €540 · See flights |
| New York | 16 hr, 15 min | ≈ €680 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 16 hr, 45 min | ≈ €690 · See flights |
| Dubai | 5 hr | ≈ €300 · See flights |
| Singapore | 4 hr, 45 min | ≈ €290 · See flights |
| Sydney | 12 hr, 45 min | ≈ €590 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €930 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Bhutan
- Currency
- Bhutanese Ngultrum
- Good for
- mountains · culture · nature · calm
- How long to stay
- 6–10 days
- Where to stay
- Paro, home to the only international airport, then Thimphu and Punakha; most visitors combine the three in a week.Find a place to stay in Bhutan
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Bhutan and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Oct – Feb. Average highs range from 17° in January to 28° in August.
How many days do you need in Bhutan?
6 to 10 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Bhutan cost?
Accommodation runs at around €130 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €930 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 10 hr, 30 min.
Where should you stay in Bhutan?
Paro, home to the only international airport, then Thimphu and Punakha; most visitors combine the three in a week.
