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Bhutan vs Indonesia: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Bhutan and Indonesia? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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Bhutan

Asia

Himalayan kingdom of dzongs and prayer flags.

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Peak: March, April, October, November

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Endless islands, two seasons.

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Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September

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shoulder
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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthBhutanIndonesiaWinner
Januaryshouldershouldertie
FebruarygoodshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
MarchbestgoodBhutan 🇧🇹
Aprilbestbesttie
MaygoodbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
Juneoff-seasonbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
Julyoff-seasonbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
Augustoff-seasonbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
SeptembershoulderbestIndonesia 🇮🇩
OctoberbestgoodBhutan 🇧🇹
NovemberbestshoulderBhutan 🇧🇹
Decembershouldershouldertie

Pick Bhutan 🇧🇹 if you're going in…

February, March, October, November

Book months ahead for Oct — every guide and hotel is taken around the tshechus. The Sustainable Development Fee is USD 100/day; visas are arranged by your licensed tour operator.

Pick Indonesia 🇮🇩 if you're going in…

May, June, July, August, September

Avoid Bali in late Dec–early Jan (rain + crowds + premium pricing).

Months where both are equally good: January, April, December.