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Traditions & Festivals of Bhutan

The blooming culture of Bhutan

Bhutan is a remarkable destination to witness the ancient culture that has been practiced for ages and continues even today. Buddhism is practiced throughout the country followed by Hinduism. The culture of this region is greatly influenced by sacred Buddhist principles. The glory of the age-old tradition is still preserved in the form of art and crafts, cuisines, and costumes. The kingdom is enriched with colorful festivals throughout the year which can be witnessed in every nook and corner of the country. The Dzong, which is a unique combination of a fortress and monastery, is visible in every district of the country. Unlike most other countries, cultural performances, traditional arts, ceremonies, and social conduct are the story of the bygone days.

Festival Calendar of Bhutan

FESTIVAL PLACE Date
Trongsa Tshechu Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa (Thongdral on last day) 30th Dec 2022 - 1st Jan 2023
Lhuentse Tshechu Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse (Thongdral on last day) 30thDec 2022 - 1st Jan, 2023
Nabji Lhakhang Drup Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa 6th-7th Jan 2023
Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu Samdrupjongkhar 4th -6th January 2023
Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck 21st- 23rd February, 2023
Pelden Lhamoi Drupchen/ Festival Of Mahakali Trongsa Dzong,Trongsa 25th- 27th February, 2023
Drubchen Punakha Dzong, Punakha 24th- 28th February, 2023
Phurba Dubchen Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar, trashi Yangtse 26th February - 7th March, 2023
Trashiyangtse Annual Tshechu Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzhang,trashi Yangtse 27thFebruary - 1st March, 2023
Khengzor Tshechu Khengzor Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel 28 th February - 2 nd March, 2023
Lichibi Tsechu Lichibi, Zhemgang 1 st March, 2023
Punakha Tshechu Punakha Dzong, Punakha 1 st - 3 rd March, 2023
Naktshang Tsechu Nyalamdung Naktshang, Khoma, Lhuntse 1 st - 5 th March, 2023
Nganglam Tshechu Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel 5 th - 7 th March, 2023
Tangsibi Mani Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 6 th - 10 th March, 2023
Tharpaling Thongdrol Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumey,Bumthang 7 th March, 2023
Chenga Kora Chorten Kora,trashi Yangtse 7 th March, 2023
Zhuri Duechoed Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang 17 th - 18 th March, 2023
Gayden Choedpa Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 19 th - 21 st March, 2023
Namgang Kora Chorten Kora,trashi Yangtse 21 st March, 2023
Kharphu Lhasol BjokaTrong,Zhemgang 24 th March, 2023
Zhemgang Dzongkhag Tsechu Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang 28 th - 31 st March, 2023
Gasa Tsechu Gasa Dzong, Gasa 28 th - 31 st March, 2023
Tsirang Tshechu Ragbey Dratshang, Tsirang 29 th - 31 st March, 2023
Talo Tsechu Talo Monastry, Punakha 29 th - 31 st March, 2023
Gomkora Tshechu Gomphu Kora,trashi Yangtse 31 st March, 2023
Prewchoed Buli/Tali/Nangkhor, Zhemgang 31 st March, 2023
Bhutan International Marathon Run Gasa – Punakha 4 th March, 2023
Dzongdra Tshechu Dzongdrakha Lhakhang, Luni, Paro 31 st March - 7 th April, 2023
Paro Tshechu Chhenmo Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro 2 nd - 6 th April, 2023
Khomshar Tsechu Khomshar, Zhemgang 6 th - 8 th April, 2023
Rhododendron Festival Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu 17 th - 19 th April, 2023
Rawabi Tshechu Rawabi Goenpa, Maenbi, Lhuentse 28 th - 30 th April, 2023
Tashicholing Lhakhang Tshechu Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel 28 th - 30 th April, 2023
Dungkhar Tshechu Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel 28 th April - 1 st May, 2023
Dungmed Tshechu Dungmed Lhakhang, Pemagatshel 28 th - 30 th April, 2023
Neyphu Mani NeyphuGoenpa Shaba Gewog 30 th April, 2023
Domkhar Tshechu Domkhar Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang 30 th April - 2 nd May, 2023
Ura Yakchoed Ura Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 2 nd - 6 th May, 2023
Dumati Tsechu Dumati, Lichibi,Zhemgang 14 th May, 2023
Dolay Drupchen Taktshang Pelphu 20 th - 30 th May, 2023
Prew Khowchung Gangzur, Lhuntse 30 th May, 2023
Prew Jasabi, Kurtoe, Lhuentse 30 th May - 1 st June, 2023
Bonchoed Trong/Dangkhar, Zhemgang 3 rd June, 2023
Zobel Tshechu Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel,Pemagatshel 2 nd - 4 th June, 2023
Der-Choed Bjokatrong, Zhemgang 25 th - 28 th June, 2023
Dechenling Tshechu Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel 26 th - 28 th June, 2023
Nimalung Tshechu Nimalung Dratshang, Bumthang 26 th - 28 th June, 2023
Dungsingma Tshechu Dungsingma, Yurung Pemagatshel 28 th June, 2023
Kurjey Tshechu Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 28 th June, 2023
Khamdang Tendra Tshechu Shaksing Goenpa, Khamdang,    Trashi Yangtse 27& 28 th June, 2023
Treldha Tshechu Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang,trashi Yangtse 28 th June, 2023
The Sakten Tshechu Yuejug, Sakteng 28th June, 2023
Ha Festival All Chiwogs in Jarey, Lhuentse 28 th June - 2 nd July ,2023
The Haa Summer Festival Dzongkhag Ground, Upper market, Haa 2nd weekend of July, 2023
Hungla Chokhor Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzhang,trashi Yangtse 14 th - 16 th Aug, 2023
Lhamoi Doey-Phang Ringpung Dzong, Paro 27 th July, 2023
Merak Tsechu/ Semi Nomad Festival Gengo, Merak 15 th - 16 th Aug, 2023
A-Hoi Bonchoed Bjokatrong,  Zhemgang 19 th Aug, 2023
Matsutake Mushroom Festival Genekha, Thimphu 20 th - 21 st Aug, 2023
Dongdorla Duechoed Bjokatrong,  Zhemgang 23 rd - 26 th Aug, 2023
Takila Chham Takila Lhakhang, Lhuentse 29 th - 31 st Aug, 2023
Kesibi Chaa Kesibi Lhakhang, Maenbi, Lhuentse 29 th - 31 st August, 2023
Takila Chha Festival Takila Lhakhang (old), Lhuentse 31 st August, 2023
Tour Of The Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) Bumthang to Thimphu 7 th September, 2023
Chukor Shaksing goenpa, Khamdang,trashi Yangtse 4 th - 14 th September, 2023
Chha Chhusa & Zimpong, Kurtoe, Lhuentse 17 th -19 th September, 2023
Thimphu Dromchoe Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 20 th September, 2023
Bum Tashi Festival Gasa Dzong, Gasa 2 nd October, 2023
Dromche Rinpung Dzong, Paro 22 nd September, 2023
Goenpung Tshechu Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel 22 nd - 24 th September,2023
Kothakpa Tshechu Shumar/Kothakpa, Pemagatshel 22 nd - 24 th September, 2023
Haa Tsechu Lhakhang Karpo,  Haa 22 nd - 24 th September, 2023
Wangdue Tshechu Tencholing Army Ground, Wangduephodrang 22 nd - 24 th September, 2023
Terchen Drupchen Kichu Lhakhang, Paro 23 rd September - 4 th October, 2023
Geling Goenpa Tshechu Geyling Goenpa,            Chukha 23 rd - 24 th September, 2023
Lamai Kuchoed Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang 23 rd - 25 th September, 2023
Shaksinggoenpatradional Cham Tshechu Shaksing Goenpa, Khamdang,trashi Yangtse 23 rd - 25 th September, 2023
Jangchubling Wang Gangzur, Lhuentse 24 th September, 2023
Thimphu Tshechu Tashichhodzong, Thimphu 24 th - 26 th September, 2023
Tamshing Phala Choedpa Tamshing Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 24 th - 26 th September, 2023
Ney, Jang And Gangzur Chha Gangzur, Lhuentse 24 th - 26 th September, 2023
Dungsingma Tshechu Dungsingma, Yurung , Pemagatshel 27 th - 29 th September, 2023
Nangkor Tshechu Shumar, Pemagatshel 27 th - 29 th September, 2023
Gangtey Tshechu Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. 27 th - 29 th September, 2023
Thangbi Mewang Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang 29 th - 30 th September, 2023
Kadam Tshechu Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel 28 th - 30 th September, 2023
Phuentsholing Thromde Tsechu Pelden Tashichoelling Shedra, Phuentsholing 29 th September, 2023
Khomshar Kharphu Khomshar, Zhemgang 29 th September, 2023
Dankala Mani (Mantra)/Tshechu- Dankala lhakhang Shaba, Paro 29 th September, 2023
Laya Aulay Laya, Gasa 22 nd – 28 th october, 2023
Jomolhari Mountain Festival Jangkothang, Upper Paro 14 th - 15 th October, 2023
Shingkhar Rabney Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 20 th - 24 th September, 2023
“Bho-Yak” Janka-kha at upper valley of Haa. 21 st October, 2023
Royal Highland Festival Laya, Gasa 23 rd - 24 th October, 2023
Jakar Tshechu Jakar Dzong, Bumthang 21 st - 25 th October, 2023
Chukha Tshechu Chukha Ngedrubtse Dzong, Chukha 23 rd - 24 th October, 2023
Lanyiri Tshechu Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel 22 nd - 24 th October, 2023
Ugyencholing Kangsel Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang 22 nd - 24 th October, 2023
Tshebar Tshechu Tshebar Lhakhang,      Khar, Pemagatshel 23 rd - 25 th October, 2023
Goenkar Tsechu Goenkar, Khoma, Lhuentse 23 rd - 25 th October, 2023
Dechenphug Tsechu Dechenphug lhakhang, Thimphu 24 th October, 2023
Dungmed Tshechu Dungmed Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel 26 th - 28 th October, 2023
Pemagatshel Tshechu Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel 26th - 28th October, 2023
Changangkha Lhakhang Tsechu Changangkha Lhakhang Thimphu 27 th October, 2023
Tshepami Throngdrel Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro 28 th October, 2023
Laya Run Laya, Gasa 23 rd October, 2023
Jambay Lhakang Singye Cham Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 27 th November, 2023
Jambay Lhakang Drup Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 28 th - 31 st October, 2023
Prakar Duechoe Prakar Lhakang, Bumthang 29 th - 31 st October, 2023
Panbang Tsechu Sonamthang Dratshang, zhemgang 2 nd - 4 th November, 2023
Serzhong Tsechu Do-Ngag Kuenzangcholing Lhakhang, Serzhong, Sarpang 22 nd - 24 th October, 2023
Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck 11 th November, 2023
Black-Necked Crane Festival Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. 11 November, 2023
Bird Festival Tingtibi, Zhemgang 11 th -13 th November, 2023
Sumthrang Kangsel Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 9 th - 13 th November, 2023
Khomshar Katag Khomshar,  Zhemgang 12 th November, 2023
Yeshey Goenpoi Drupchen/ Festival Of Mahakala Trongsa Dzong,trongsa 18 th - 20 th November, 2023
Mongar Tsechu Mongar Dzong, Mongar 19 th - 22 nd >November, 2023
Tang Namkhar Rabney Tang Namkhar Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang 21 st - 22 nd November, 2023
Dechenling Tshechu Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel 20 th - 22 nd November, 2023
Menchu Pemaphuendey Norbugang, Pemagatshel 20 th - 22 nd November, 2023
Pema Yoeselcholing Goenpa Tsechu Kencholing, Geog: Shompangkhag, Sarpang 4 th November, 2023
Geokar Lhakhang Tshechu Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, trashi Yangtse 22 nd - 27 th >November, 2023
Doedel Pemacholing Tshechu Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar,trashi Yangtse 24 th - 28 th November, 2023
Goshing Tsechu Goshingtrong,  Zhemgang 25 th - 26 th November, 2023
Phumithang Tsechu Phumithang Dratshang, Zhemgang 25 th - 27 th November, 2023
Gamung Tshechu Shumar/Gamung, Pemagatshel 25 th - 27 th November, 2023
Gongphu Tsechu Gongphu, Zhemgang 25 th - 27 th November, 2023
Buli Tsechu Buli, Zhemgang 25 th - 27 th November, 2023
Khangma Tshechu Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel 26 th - 28 th November, 2023
Bjoka Tsechu Bjokatrong,  Zhemgang 26 th - 29 th November, 2023
Chojam Rabney Chojam Lhakahng, Tang, Bumthang 27 th November, 2023
Ladrong Rabney Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey, Lhuentse 26 th - 30 th November, 2023
Bonchoed Trong/Dangkhar, Zhemgang 27 th November, 2023
Kharphu Bonchoed Shingkhar, Zhemgang 27 th November, 2023
Mamung Tsechu Mamungtrong,  Zhemgang 27 th November, 2023
Tashibi Tsechu Tashibi, Zhemgang 27 th November, 2023
Nangla Tsechu Nangla,trong,  Zhemgang 27 th November, 2023
Bonchoed Buli/Tali/Kikhar/Nangkhor, Zhemgang 27 th November, 2023
Thrisa Tsechu Thrisa, Zhemgang 27 th - 30 th November, 2023
Langdurbi Bonchoed Langdurbi, Zhemgang 27 th - 29 th November, 2023
Nga Lhakhang Zhi Nga Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 27 th - 29 th November, 2023
Bardo Kharphu Bardo, Zhemgang 27 th - 30 th November, 2023
Chuzangang Tsechu Chuzangang Lhakhang, Serzhong,  Sarpang 15 th November, 2023
Shingkhar Tsechu Shingkhar, Zhemgang 27 th November - 1 st >December, 2023
Wamling Tsechu Wamling, Zhemgang 27 th November - 1 st >December, 2023
Pangkhar Choedpa Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 7 th - 12 th December, 2023
Monpa Festival Jangbi,trongsa 10 th December, 2023
Jangchubling Tsechu Gangzur, Lhuentse 10 th - 11 th December
Druk Wangyel Tshechu Dochula, Thimphu 13 th December, 2023
Lomba Individual House, Haa and Paro 11 th December, 2023
Dungkar Tshechu Kurtoe, Lhuentse 20 th - 22 nd December, 2023
Trongsa Annual Tshechu Trongsa Dzong,  Trongsa 20 th - 23 rd December, 2023
Lhuentse Dzong (Lhuentse Tshechu): Gangzur Lhuentse 19 th - 23 rd December, 2023
Samdrup Jongkhar Annual Tsechu Samdrup Jongkhar Rabdey 24 th - 26 th December, 2023
Kilung Chotpa Gangzur, Lhuentse 25 th and 26 th >December, 2023
Punakha Drubchen Punakha Dzong, Punakha 16th -18 th Feb , 2024
Punakha Tshechu Punakha Dzong, Punakha 19th -21 st. Feb , 2024
Tharpaling Thongdrol Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang 24th Feb , 2024
Gomphukora Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang 17th -19th March , 2024
Talo Tshechu Talo Gonpa, Punakha 17th -19th March , 2024
Gasa Tshechu Gasa Dzong, Gasa 17th -19th March , 2024
Zhemgang Tshechu Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang 17th -19th March , 2024
Paro Tshechu Rinpung Dzong, Paro 20 th -24th March (Thongdral on last day) , 2024
Chhorten Kora Chorten Kora,Trashiyangtshe 25th March & 8 th April , 2024
Domkhar Tshechu Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang. 18 th -20 th April , 2024
Ura Yakchoe Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang 20 th -24th April , 2024
Nimalung Tshechu Nimalung Dratshang,Chumi, Bumthang 14th -16th June , 2024
Kurjey Tshechu Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 16th June , 2024
Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) Bumthang to Thimphu 2nd Sept , 2024
Thimphu Drubchen Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 8th Sept , 2024
Wangdue Tshechu Wangduephodrang 11 th -13 th Sept , 2024
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang 13 th -15th Sept , 2024
Thimphu Tshechu Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 12 th -14th Sept , 2024
Gangtey Tshechu Gangtey Gonpa,Wangduephodrang 16th -18 th Sept , 2024
Thangbi Mani Tangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang 17th -19th Sept , 2024
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival Dangochong, Thimphu 14th -15th Oct , 2024
Chhukha Tshechu Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha 10 th -12 th Oct , 2024
Jakar Tshechu Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang. 10 th -12 th Oct , 2024
Jambay Lhakhang Drup Jambay Lhakhang,Choekhor, Bumthang 17th -21 st Oct , 2024
Prakhar Duchhoed Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang 18 th -20 th Oct , 2024
Dechenphu Tshechu Dechenphu Lhakhang,Thimphu 12 th Oct , 2024
Black Necked Crane Festival Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang 11 th Nov , 2024
Mongar Tshechu Mongar Dzong, Mongar 9th -11 th Nov , 2024
Trashigang Tshechu Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang. 9th -11 th Nov , 2024
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 15th Nov , 2024
Pemagatshel Tshechu Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel. 9th -11 th Nov (Thongdral on last day) , 2024
Nalakhar Tshechu Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor,Bumthang 15th -17th Nov , 2024
Druk Wangyel Tshechu Douchula ,Thimphu 13 th Dec , 2024
Trongsa Tshechu Trongsa Dzong,Trongsa 8 th -10 th Dec (Thongdral on last day) , 2024
Lhuentse Tshechu Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse 8 th -10 th Dec (Thongdral on last day) , 2024
Nabji Lhakhang Drup Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa 15th -16th Dec , 2024
Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu Samdrupjongkhar 13 th -15th Dec , 2024

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