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Bhutan in March
March opens the spring season. Peach and pear trees flower in Paro, rhododendrons bloom on the passes, and the Paro Tshechu usually falls in late March or April. Hotels fill quickly around festival dates, so book three to four months ahead. It is a good month for the Tiger's Nest hike and for the Druk Path trek late in the month, though nights at camp still freeze.
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Our picks for March
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Paro
Bhutan's front door, with the Tiger's Nest on its cliff
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Thimphu
A capital without traffic lights, run from a dzong
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Haa
Over Chele La to a quiet valley of white and black temples
Trips
Trips at their best in March
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Comfort
Central Bhutan to Bumthang, 12 nights
Private car with driver
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Comfort
Paro, Thimphu and Punakha in comfort, 6 nights
Private car with driver
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Saver
Bhutan saver with Phobjikha farmhouse, 7 nights
Shared jeep or bus to Jaigaon, then shared vehicle with licensed guide
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Saver
Bhutan by road from Siliguri, 6 nights
Shared jeep or bus to Jaigaon, then shared vehicle with licensed guide
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Signature
Bhutan by Amankora lodges, 8 nights
Private car with driver
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Signature
Six Senses and COMO Uma Paro, 7 nights
Private car with driver
Elsewhere in March
Other hives this month
Questions
Bhutan in March, answered
Is March a good time to visit Bhutan?
March opens the spring season. Peach and pear trees flower in Paro, rhododendrons bloom on the passes, and the Paro Tshechu usually falls in late March or April. Hotels fill quickly around festival dates, so book three to four months ahead. It is a good month for the Tiger's Nest hike and for the Druk Path trek late in the month, though nights at camp still freeze.
What is the weather like in Bhutan in March?
Paro 4 to 18 °C, mostly dry. 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 March?
We suggest Paro, Thimphu, Haa. Book Paro hotels early if your dates touch the tshechu.