Festivals Tour
Why Festivals Tour?
Witness Bhutan's sacred festivals in ancient Temples
Tsechus are the heart and soul of Bhutan’s tradition and culture. These are performed and celebrated all around the country at different periods. Literally, Tshechu means the “Tenth Day,” and is observed on the tenth day of a month corresponding to the lunar calendar, the birthday of Guru Rimpoche (Guru Padmasambhava).
Every dance has a meaning and is a story narrated as the dances progress. Most are associated with the subduing of evil forces and in essence, speaks of the triumph of the good over evil.
While there are several Tsechus performed, we provide you an insight into some of the most popular ones. Your festivals tour to Bhutan can be customized to include the Tsechus, along with other packages. Thus, we cannot provide a fixed itinerary for the festivals tour. Based on the Tsechu you would like to visit, other interests and duration, we can weave itineraries that suit you.
Thimphu Tshechu
- September Month
Paro Tshechu
- March Month
Jambay Lhakhang Tshechu
- November Month
Punakha Tshechu
- February Month
Festival Dates for year 2026
Si No. | Festival Name | Place | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Lhamoi Dromchhen | Trongsa | 22nd Feb | 24th Feb |
2 | Punakha Dromchoe | Punakha | 24th Feb | 26th Feb |
3 | Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | 27th Feb | 28th Feb |
4 | Tharpaling Thongdrol | Bumthang | 3rd March | |
5 | Tangsibi Mani | Bumthang | 5th March | 6th March |
6 | Chhorten Kora | Trashiyangtshe | 5th March | 19th March |
7 | Gomphukora | Trashiyangtshe | 26th March | 28th March |
8 | Talo Tshechu | Punakha | 26th March | 28th March |
9 | Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | 26th March | 28th March |
10 | Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | 26th March | 28th March |
11 | Paro Tshechu | Paro | 29th March | 2nd April |
12 | Rhododendron Festival | Thimphu | 13th April | 14th April |
13 | Domkhar Tshechu | Bumthang. | 26th April | 28th April |
14 | Ura Yakchoe Festival | Bumthang | 28th April | 2nd May |
15 | Nimalung Tshechu | Bumthang | 22nd June | 24th June |
16 | Kurjey Tshechu | Bumthang | 24th June | |
17 | Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang | 5th Sep | |
18 | Thimphu Drubchen | Thimphu | 17th Sep | |
19 | Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 19th Sep | 21st Sep |
20 | Haa Tshechu | Haa Valley | 19th Sep | 21st Sep |
21 | Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | 21st Sep | 23rd Sep |
22 | Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Bumthang | 21st Sep | 23rd Sep |
23 | Gangtey Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 24th Sep | 26th Sep |
24 | Thangbi Mewang | Bumthang | 26th Sep | 27th Sep |
25 | Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Thimphu | 14th Oct | 15th Oct |
26 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel | 18th Oct | 21st Oct |
27 | Jakar Tshechu | Bumthang | 18th Oct | 21st Oct |
28 | Chhukha Tshechu | Chukha | 19th Oct | 21st Oct |
29 | Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | 21st Oct | |
30 | Royal Highland Festival | Gasa | 23rd Oct | 24th Oct |
31 | Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Bumthang | 26th Oct | 29th Oct |
32 | Traakar Duchhoed | Bumthang | 27th Oct | 29th Oct |
33 | Black Necked Crane Festival | Wangduephodrang. | 11th Nov | |
34 | Goenpai Drupchen | Trongsa | 14th Nov | 16th Nov |
35 | Phuntsholing Tshechu | Chukha | 17th Nov | 19th Nov |
36 | Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 17th Nov | 19th Nov |
37 | Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | 18th Nov | 20th Nov |
38 | Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | 24th Nov | |
39 | Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | 24th Nov | 26th Nov |
40 | Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Thimphu | 13th Dec | |
41 | Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | 17th Dec | 21st Dec |
42 | Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | 17th Dec | 21st Dec |
43 | Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 22nd Dec | 24th Dec |
44 | Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Trongsa | 22nd Dec | 26th Dec |