Village walksBhutan Culture & Nature Escape
10 daysEffort: ModerateNature
Valley walks, village stops and a full day in Phobjikha.
From $2,610 per adult
Bhutan in November
Cranes return to Phobjikha, dry, cold-edged, beautiful.
Autumn · peak seasonPlan my November trip
- Temperature in Paro
- 3–18°C
- Season
- Autumn
- Demand
- Peak season
- Book
- 4–6 months ahead
Bhutan weather in November brings mild afternoons and cold mornings. Typical temperatures in Paro and Thimphu range from 3 to 18°C (37–64°F), while Punakha is warmer and Bumthang and Phobjikha can fall below freezing at night. Pack a warm jacket, fleece and base layers, especially for early starts and higher valleys. November also brings the return of black-necked cranes to Phobjikha and the Black-Necked Crane Festival on 11 November.
Weather and temperatures in November
Western circuit (Paro / Thimphu)
Paro and Thimphu: 3 to 18°C (37–64°F). Cold mornings, sunny afternoons.
Punakha (lower valley)
Punakha: 9 to 23°C (48–73°F). Pleasant.
Central / east (Bumthang / Phobjikha)
Bumthang and Phobjikha: -1 to 14°C (30–57°F). Cold at night.
Festivals in November 2026
11 November 2026
Black-Necked Crane Festival
Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha Valley
14–16 November 2026
Goenpai Drupchen
Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa
17–19 November 2026
Mongar Tshechu
Mongar Dzong, Mongar
18–20 November 2026
Trashigang Tshechu
Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang
24 November 2026
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham
Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang
24–26 November 2026
Nalakhar Tshechu
Ngaa Lhakhang, Bumthang
Is November right for you?
Best for
Travellers interested in cranes and autumn walking. Check recent sightings before a Phobjikha visit, and bring warm layers for early mornings.
Caveats
Phobjikha is genuinely cold, homestays may have minimal heating. Pack accordingly.
What to pack for November
- Warm jacket, afternoons mild, mornings cold
- Fleece and base layers
- Hiking shoes
- Warm hat for early starts
- Sunglasses (UV is strong even in cold)
- Camera with zoom lens (cranes)
Pricing in November
Package prices can change. Your quote confirms the current price, hotel availability and any optional upgrades or custom arrangements for your dates. Plan early for popular dates, especially festival weeks, when hotel availability is limited. See our full Bhutan cost breakdown for what’s included and excluded, and our visa requirements guide for the entry paperwork.
Planning your own November trip?
You can choose your own hotels and arrange a local guide for your November trip. Share your overnight stops and the places you want to visit. We can help check driving times and leave room for walks or longer stops, with a vehicle and driver if you need them.
Tours that suit November
Travelling in November?
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Planning a little later?
- Bhutan in December-1 to 14°C in Paro and ThimphuQuiet, bright, cold, winter on the western circuit.
- Bhutan in January-2 to 12°C in Paro and ThimphuCold, clear, quiet, winter at its calmest.
- Bhutan in February-1 to 14°C in Paro and ThimphuCold mornings, festival energy in Punakha.
- Bhutan in March3 to 17°C in Paro and ThimphuSpring blooms, Paro Tshechu, peak conditions begin.
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Sources for planning your visit
The regional temperature ranges are seasonal planning estimates, not a forecast. Bhutan's official travel guidance explains the seasons and altitude differences. The festival dates below come from the tentative 2026 calendar. Dates in that calendar may already have passed; confirm the calendar for the year you will travel.
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