Festival Tour

Bhutanese festivals, or Tshechus, are vibrant and deeply spiritual events celebrating Buddhist traditions. Key festivals include Thimphu Tshechu, with its mesmerizing Cham dances, and Paro Tshechu, featuring the grand Thongdrel unfurling. The Punakha Drubchen re-enacts historical battles, while the Haa Summer Festival highlights nomadic culture. Jambay Lhakhang Drup in Bumthang offers unique ceremonies like the Fire Blessing. The Wangdue Phodrang and Trongsa Tshechus showcase intricate mask dances. The Black-necked Crane Festival in Phobjikha Valley combines cultural celebration with conservation efforts. These festivals provide a captivating glimpse into Bhutan’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

Festival Calendar 2026

Si No.

Festival Name

Place

Start Date

End Date

1

Lhamoi Dromchhen

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

22nd Feb

24th Feb

2

Punakha Dromchoe

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

24th Feb

26th Feb

3

Punakha Tshechu

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

27th Feb

1st March

4

Tharpaling Thongdrol

Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang

3rd March


5

Tangsibi Mani

Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang

4th March

6th March

6

Chhorten Kora

Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe

3rd March & 19th March

7

Gomphukora

Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtshe

26th  March

28th March

8

Talo Tshechu

Talo Gonpa, Punakha

26th  March

28th March

9

Gasa Tshechu

Gasa Dzong, Gasa

26th  March

28th March

10

Zhemgang Tshechu

Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang

26th  March

28th March

11

Paro Tshechu

Rinpung Dzong, Paro

29th March

2nd April

12

Rhododendron Festival

Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu

13th  April

14th April

13

Domkhar Tshechu

Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang.

26th April

28th April

14

Ura Yakchoe

Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang

28th April

2nd May

15

Nimalung Tshechu

Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang 

22nd June

24th June

16

Kurjey Tshechu

Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

24th June


17

Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)

Bumthang to Thimphu

5th Sep


18

Thimphu Drubchen

Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu

17th Sep


19

Wangdue Tshechu

Wangduephodrang

19th  Sep

21st  Sep

20

Tamshing Phala Chhoepa

Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang

21st Sep

23rd Sep

21

Thimphu Tshechu

Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu

21st Sep

23rd Sep

22

Gangtey Tshechu

Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang

24th Sep

26th Sep

23

Thangbi Mewang

Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang

26th Sep

27th Sep

24

Pemagatshel Tshechu

Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel.

18th Oct

21st Oct

25

Jhomolhari Mountain Festival 

Dangochong, Thimphu

14th Oct

15th Oct

26

Chhukha Tshechu

Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha

19th Oct

21st Oct

27

Dechenphu Tshechu

Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu

21st Oct


28

Jakar Tshechu 

Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang.

18th Oct

21st Oct

29

Jambay Lhakhang Drup

Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 

26th Oct

29th Oct

30

Prakhar Duchhoed

Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang

27th Oct

29th Oct

31

Haa Tshechu

Lhakhang Karpo, Haa

19th Oct

21 st Oct

32

Black Necked Crane Festival

Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang.

11th Nov


33

Goenpai Drupchen

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

14th Nov

16th Nov

34

Mongar Tshechu

Mongar Dzong, Mongar

17th Nov

19th Nov

35

Trashigang Tshechu

Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang. 

18th Nov

20th Nov

36

Phuntsholing Tshechu

Phuntsholing, Chhukha

17th Nov

19th Nov

37

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham

Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

24th Nov


38

Nalakhar Tshechu

Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

24th Nov

26th Nov

39

Druk Wangyel Tshechu

Douchula , Thimphu

13th Dec


40

Trongsa Tshechu

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

17th Dec

21st Dec

41

Lhuentse Tshechu

Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse

17th Dec

21st Dec

42

Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu

Samdrupjongkhar

22nd Dec

24th Dec

43

Nabji Lhakhang Drup

Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa

24th Dec

26th Dec