Tongshanjiabu
Mountain Remote Himalayan peak in Bhutan's Punakha District
How to Get to Tongshanjiabu #
Access requires permits arranged through licensed Bhutanese tour operators. Travel into Punakha District is by road from the capital, Thimphu, followed by local trekking approaches depending on exact routes.
Tips for Visiting Tongshanjiabu #
- Tongshanjiabu is a remote Bhutanese peak-permit requirements and trekking rules are strict; organise permits through Bhutanese tour operators.
- Respect the environmental rules Bhutan enforces on all treks-limited group sizes and mandatory guides are standard.
- Plan for limited infrastructure: pack for self-sufficiency on long approaches and high passes.
Best Time to Visit Tongshanjiabu #
Autumn and spring provide the best weather windows for high-elevation travel; Bhutan's permit rules mean arrangements must be made well in advance.
Weather & Climate near Tongshanjiabu #
Tongshanjiabu's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -28°C to -1°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -16°C and lows of -28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -16°C and lows of -27°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -24°C. The driest month with just 2 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 2 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Almost no rain, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with 86 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -13°C and lows of -23°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -26°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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