When do the leaves change in Bhutan?
Blue pine and rhododendron forests turn across Bhutan's steep valleys each autumn, with clear skies revealing Himalayan peaks above dzongs and maple-lined river gorges.
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Things to do in fall in Bhutan
4 iconic stops, including scenic drives, farms, haunts, and the views locals plan their October around.
The pilgrim path to Paro Taktsang climbs 900 meters from the Ramthangkha car park through blue pine and fir to the cliffside monastery at…
Typically October 1–November 15
Bhutan's former winter capital sits at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers, its whitewashed 17th-century dzong ringed by red…
Typically October 23–November 21
A glacial valley in Wangdue Phodrang ringed by blue pine forest, its wetland floor left unplowed for the black-necked cranes that migrate…
Chele La Pass
ViewpointBhutan's highest motorable road, at 3,988 meters between the Paro and Haa valleys, climbing 1,800 vertical meters through blue pine, spruce…
Frequently asked
- What are the best things to do in fall in Bhutan?
- The iconic stops: Taktsang Trail (Tiger's Nest), Paro Valley, Punakha Valley & Punakha Dzong, Phobjikha Valley (Gangtey), Chele La Pass. Every one is mapped on this page with its peak-color timing.