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Bhutan in December
December is cold and clear, with cranes in Phobjikha all month and the Druk Wangyel Tshechu at Dochu La on 13 December. Trongsa holds its tshechu in mid-December. Rates fall and dzongs are quiet. Snow can briefly close high passes such as Pele La and Chele La, so check current status before you travel. Punakha is the warmest base.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for December
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Dochu La
108 chortens on the pass between Thimphu and Punakha
Photo: Phuentsho · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Commons
Phobjikha (Gangtey)
A glacial bowl where black-necked cranes spend the winter
Photo: Thomas Wanhoff · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Commons
Trongsa
The dzong that could shut its gates and split the country
Trips
Trips at their best in December
No published trip peaks in December
We still plan Bhutan in December where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Bhutan in December, answered
Is December a good time to visit Bhutan?
December is cold and clear, with cranes in Phobjikha all month and the Druk Wangyel Tshechu at Dochu La on 13 December. Trongsa holds its tshechu in mid-December. Rates fall and dzongs are quiet. Snow can briefly close high passes such as Pele La and Chele La, so check current status before you travel. Punakha is the warmest base.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in December?
Thimphu −2 to 13 °C, dry, clear. 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 December?
We suggest Dochu La, Phobjikha (Gangtey), Trongsa. Combine Dochu La on 13 December with a warm night in Punakha.