Side-by-side comparison

Bhutan vs Nepal: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Bhutan and Nepal? 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.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak: March, April, October, November

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Nepal

Asia

Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak: March, April, October, November

best

good

shoulder

off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

Month	Bhutan	Nepal	Winner
January	shoulder	good	Nepal 🇳🇵
February	good	good	tie
March	best	best	tie
April	best	best	tie
May	good	good	tie
June	off-season	off-season	tie
July	off-season	off-season	tie
August	off-season	off-season	tie
September	shoulder	shoulder	tie
October	best	best	tie
November	best	best	tie
December	shoulder	good	Nepal 🇳🇵

Pick Bhutan 🇧🇹 if you're going in…

Honestly, Nepal edges ahead in every month — but Bhutan is still rewarding if it's already on your list.

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 Nepal 🇳🇵 if you're going in…

January, December

Book teahouses for Annapurna/Everest Apr & Oct months in advance.

Months where both are equally good: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.