Festival Dates

Plan Your Journey Around Bhutan’s Festivals

Bhutan’s Tshechus are more than events—they are living traditions where spirituality, history, and community come together in a powerful celebration. Taking place throughout the year, each festival offers a rare glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage.

Browse the calendar below to discover upcoming festival dates and find the perfect time to experience Bhutan at its most vibrant.

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Featured Festival Departures

Experience Bhutan’s most vibrant cultural celebrations through our carefully curated festival journeys. These featured departures are aligned with the official festival dates, allowing you to witness sacred mask dances, centuries-old rituals, and the unique atmosphere of Bhutan’s living traditions—all while exploring the country’s stunning landscapes and heritage sites.

Limited Spot

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Thimphu Tshechu

Witness the spiritual essence of Thimphu Tshechu, a centuries-old tradition of blessings, mask dances & devotion.

Fixed Departure

Sep 21 – 23, 2026

Limited Spot

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Punakha Dromche

Witness the spiritual essence of Paro Tshechu, a centuries-old tradition of blessings, mask dances & devotion.

Fixed Departure

Feb 13 – 15, 2026

June 2026

Kurjey Tshechu

Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor,Bumthang

September 2026

Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)

Bumthang to Thimphu

Thimphu Drubchen

Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu

19 – 21

Haa Tshechu

Lhakhang Karpo, Haa

19 – 21

Wangdue Tshechu

Wangduephodrang

21 – 23

Tamshing Phala Chhoepa

Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang

21 – 23

Thimphu Tshechu

Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu

24 – 26

Gangtey Tshechu

Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang

26 – 27

Thangbi Mewang

Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang

October 2026

18 – 21

Pemagatshel Tshechu

Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel

14 – 15

Jomolhari Mountain Festival

Dangochong, Thimphu

19 – 21

Chhukha Tshechu

Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha

18 – 21

Jakar Tshechu

Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang.

Dechenphu Tshechu

Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu

26 – 29

Jambay Lhakhang Drup

Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang

27 – 29

Traakar Duchhoed

Traakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang

November 2026

Black Necked Crane Festival

Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang.

14 – 16

Goenpai Drupchen

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

17 – 19

Mongar Tshechu

Mongar Dzong, Mongar

17 – 19

Phuentsholing Tshechu

Phuentsholing, Chhukha

18 – 20

Trashigang Tshechu

Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang.

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham

Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

24 – 26

Nalakhar Tshechu

Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang

December 2026

Druk Wangyel Tshechu

Douchula, Thimphu

17 – 21

Trongsa Tshechu

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

17 – 21

Lhuentse Tshechu

Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse

22 – 24

Samdrup Jongkhar Tshechu

Samdrup Jongkhar

24 – 26

Nabji Lhakhang Drup

Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa

Feburary 2027

11 – 13

Lhamoi Dromchhen

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

13 – 15

Punakha Dromchoe

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

16 – 18

Punakha Tshechu

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

Tharpaling Thongdrol

Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang

22 – 24

Tangsibi Mani

Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang

02 – 06

Chhorten Kora

Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe

March 2027

Chhorten Kora

Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe

16 – 18

Gomphukora

Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashiyangtshe

16 – 18

Talo Tshechu

Talo Gonpa, Punakha

16 – 18

Gasa Tshechu

Gasa Dzong, Gasa

16 – 18

Zhemgang Tshechu

Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang

18 – 22

Paro Tshechu

Rinpung Dzong, Paro