In contrast to other locations where history is often forgotten, Bhutan showcases its past with pride. The country follows a rich and age-old culture that can be witnessed through the vibrant festivals and religious events. Tourists can observe monks dressed in customary clothing and performing rituals that symbolize the strength of cultural belief. From vibrant tshechu to folk dance forms festive seasons allow tourists to understand the rich culture and tradition of Bhutan that attracts tourists from all over the world.
Fesival | Location | Date |
Lhamoi Dromche | Trongsa | Feb 15-17 |
Punakha Drupchen | Punakha | Feb 16-18 |
Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Feb 19-21 |
Tharpaling Thongdrol | Chumi,Bumthang | Feb 24 |
Tangsibi Mani | Ura,Bumthang | Feb 24-26 |
Bhutan International Marathon | Annual Event Organised | Mar 5 |
Gomphukora | Trashigang | Mar 17-19 |
Talo Tshechu | Talo,Punakha | Mar 17-19 |
Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | Mar 17-19 |
Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | Mar 17-19 |
Paro Tshechu | Paro | Mar 21-25 |
Chhorten Kora | Trashiyangtse | Mar 25 & April 8 |
Rhododendron festival | Lampelri Botanical Garden,Dochula | April 19-21 |
Domkhar Tshechu | Chumi,Bumthang | April 18-20 |
Ura Yakchoe | Ura,Bumthang | April 20-24 |
Nimalung Tshechu | Chumi,Bumthang | June 14-16 |
Kurjey Tshechu | Choekor,Bumthang | June 16 |
Haa Summer Festival | Haa | July 14-15 |
Mushroom festival | Genekha, Thimphu | Aug 15-16 |
Masutaki Mushroom festival | Ura,Bumthang | Aug 23-24 |
Tour of the Dragon-Bicycle Race | Bumthang-Thimphu | Sept 5 |
Thimphu Drupchen | Thimphu | Sep 8 |
Paro Dromche | Paro | Sep 11 |
Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sep 11-13 |
Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Sep 13-15 |
Tamshing Phala Choepa | Tamshing,Bumthang | Sep 13-15 |
Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley | Sep 16-18 |
Thangbi Mani | Choekor,Bumthang | Sep 17-19 |
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochang (Jhomolhari Base Camp) | Oct 14-15 |
Royal Highland festival | Oct 23-24 | |
Chukha Tshechu | Chukha | Oct 10-12 |
Jakar Tshechu | Choekor,Bumthang | Oct 10-12 |
Jambhay Lhakhang Drup | Choekor,Bumthang | Oct 17-21 |
Prakhar Duchhoed | Chumi,Bumthang | Oct 18-20 |
Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Nov 11 |
Black Neckedl Crane festival | Phobjikha Valley | Nov 11 |
Goenpi Dromche | Trongsa | Nov 6-8 |
Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 9-11 |
Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 9-11 |
Jambhay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Nov 15 |
Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pema Gatshel | Nov 9-11 |
Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 15-17 |
Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula | Dec 13 |
Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 9-12 (Dec 8 Chamjur) |
Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 8-10 |