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Bhutan

Bhutan

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    China, Land Of Misty Mountains

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    Event Festival

    Browse a month-by-month breakdown of suggested itineraries, seasonal activities, climate considerations and festivals.

    February

    Pelden Lhamoi Drupchen

    The Pelden Lhamoi Drupchen is a festival dedicated to the dominant female protective deity of Bhutan, Pelden Lhamo (Mahakali). The festival was first introduced in Thimphu Dzong in 1710 by Kuenga Gyeltshen, who is recognised as the reincarnation of Jampel Dorji, son of Zhabdrung Nawang Namgyel. According to legend, Pelden Lhamo appeared in Kuenga Gyeltshen’s dream and showed him some tantric teachings through dances. In 1988, the festival was introduced in Trongsa Dzong by His Majesty the 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and the 68th Je Khenpo His Holiness Tenzin Dendup. Different dances are performed during the festival, including a Nangcham (secret performance) that is performed exclusively in the shrine with dancers circumabulating the mandala. Other dances are showcased to the public.

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    Weather and Climate

    Bhutan

    Overall the seasons in Bhutan are similar to Nepal but the weather is cooler and more unpredictable. The trekking seasons are from late September until early December and from March to end of May. During the monsoon (June to September), trails are very wet and the clouds obscure views, making trekking unsuitable.

    The most popular time to trek and travel is Autumn (October and November) after the monsoon. The air has been washed crystal clear by the rains, the weather is more stable and daytime temperatures are warmer, nights are cool and skies often clear.

    If you are going up to very high altitudes, you may not want to plan your trek for the heart of Winter (December to February). Night temperatures can be bitterly cold up high and it is often cold and wet in Thimpu and Paro.

    In the Spring (March to late May), expect warmer day temperatures, but hazy visibility and cloud cover are also more likely, especially in the afternoons. However, it is the season when the spectacular wildflowers blossom, including the wonderful rhododendrons.

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