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Bhutan in February
February brings Losar, the Bhutanese New Year, and the Punakha Drubchen and Tshechu, when villagers re-enact old battles with Tibetan armies in the dzong courtyard. Skies are mostly clear and cold. Rhododendrons start to flower at lower levels late in the month. Room rates are still low except around Punakha festival dates. Snow can dust Chele La and Pele La; check current status before you travel.
Photo: Christopher J. Fynn · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for February
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Punakha
The old capital where two rivers meet below the dzong
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Thimphu
A capital without traffic lights, run from a dzong
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Paro
Bhutan's front door, with the Tiger's Nest on its cliff
Trips
Trips at their best in February
No published trip peaks in February
We still plan Bhutan in February 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 February, answered
Is February a good time to visit Bhutan?
February brings Losar, the Bhutanese New Year, and the Punakha Drubchen and Tshechu, when villagers re-enact old battles with Tibetan armies in the dzong courtyard. Skies are mostly clear and cold. Rhododendrons start to flower at lower levels late in the month. Room rates are still low except around Punakha festival dates. Snow can dust Chele La and Pele La; check current status before you travel.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in February?
Paro −1 to 14 °C, dry, occasional snow. 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 February?
We suggest Punakha, Thimphu, Paro. Time a Punakha visit for the late-February festival if dates match.