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Bhutan Festivals
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Bhutanese Festivals are vibrant celebrations of tantric Buddhism, held throughout the year according to the lunar calendar. Through sacred masked dances, music, rituals, and ancient traditions, the festivals portray deities, gods, demons, and animals while symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. More than a religious gathering, each festival offers a glimpse into Bhutan’s rich culture, spirituality, arts, mythology, and way of life. Usually lasting three to five days, the celebration concludes with the unveiling of a sacred centuries-old scroll painting, believed to bless and spiritually liberate those who witness it. Dressed in their finest traditional attire, locals and visitors gather to experience this unforgettable expression of Bhutanese heritage.
| Festival | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lhamoi Dromchhen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 11th – 13th February |
| Punakha Dromchoe | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 13th – 15th February |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 16th – 18th February |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang | 20th February |
| Tangsibi Mani | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 22nd – 24th February |
| Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 20th February & 8th March |
| Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtshe | 16th – 18th March |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo Gonpa, Punakha | 16th – 18th March |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 16th – 18th March |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 16th – 18th March |
| Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 18th – 22nd March |
| Rhododendron Week | Shetemey, Merak, Trashigang | 3rd – 9th April |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang | 16th – 18th April |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 18th – 22nd April |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu | 22nd – 23rd April |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang | 12th – 14th June |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 14th June |
| Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 5th September |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 5th October |
| Haa Tshechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 6th – 8th November |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 8th – 10th October |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang | 10th – 12th October |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 10th – 12th October |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang | 13th – 15th October |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th – 15th October |
| Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 15th – 16th October |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel | 6th – 9th November |
| Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 6th – 8th November |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 8th November |
| Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang | 6th – 9th November |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang | 11th November |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 14th – 17th November |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakar Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang | 15th – 17th November |
| Goenpai Drupchen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 3rd – 5th December |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 6th – 8th December |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | 7th – 9th December |
| Phuntsholing Tshechu | Phuntsholing, Chhukha | 6th – 8th December |
| Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 13th December |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 13th – 15th December |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Douchula, Thimphu | 13th December |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 5th – 9th January 2028 |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 5th – 9th January 2028 |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 10th – 12th January 2028 |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 12th – 14th January 2028 |