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Bhutan Festival Calendar


Discover Bhutan's Vibrant Culture through the Festival Calendar with OMOIYARI TRAVELS

Explore Bhutan's ancient Buddhist heritage through its lively mask dance festivals, notably
dedicated to Guru Rinpoche on the 10th day of the Lunar Bhutan Festival Calendar. Ensure
your 2024 Bhutan Tour Itinerary includes at least one of these captivating celebrations.

Bhutan Festivals or Tshechus: The Spectacle of Mask Dances

Rooted in the 8th century, Bhutan's Tshechus, honoring Guru Padmasambhava, brings vibrancy
to every corner. With festivals happening year-round, consult the Bhutan Festival Calendar for
2024 to tailor your Bhutan Tour Package.

Harvest Celebrations and the Arrival of Spring

The festivals mark the bountiful harvest and the advent of spring, celebrated across all 20
districts. These 3-5 day affairs conclude with the unveiling of the Thongdrel, a giant Buddhist
applique displayed once a year, symbolizing joy and fulfillment.

Bhutan Festival Schedule
SN Festival Place Date(2024)
1 Black Necked Crane Festival Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang 11th Nov
2 Chhorten Kora Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe 25th March & 8th April
3 Chhukha Tshechu Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha 9th to 11th Nov
4 Dechenphu Tshechu Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu 11th November
5 Domkhar Tshechu Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang 18th - 20th April
6 Druk Wangyel Tshechu Douchula, Thimphu 13th December
7 Gangtey Tshechu Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang 16th - 18th September (Thongdral on last day)
8 Gasa Tshechu Gasa Dzong, Gasa 17th - 19th March
9 Gomphukora Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang 17th - 19th March
10 Jakar Tshechu Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang 10th - 12th November
11 Jambay Lhakhang Drup Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 15th – 18th November
12 Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 15th December
13 Jhomolhari Mountain Festival Dangochong, Thimphu 14th - 15th October
14 Kurjey Tshechu Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 16th June
15 Lhuentse Tshechu Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse 8th to 10th Janauary, 2025 (Thongdrol on Last Day)
16 Mongar Tshechu Mongar Dzong, Mongar 8th - 10th December
17 Nabji Lhakhang Drup Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa 15th - 16th December
18 Nalakhar Tshechu Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang 15th - 17th December
19 Nimalung Tshechu Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang 14th - 16th June
20 Paro Tshechu Rinpung Dzong, Paro 21st - 25th March (Thongdral on last day)
21 Pemagatshel Tshechu Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel 9th - 11th November (Thongdral on last day)
22 Prakhar Duchhoed Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang 16th - 18th November
23 Punakha Drubchen Punakha Dzong, Punakha 16th - 18th Febauray
24 Punakha Tshechu Punakha Dzong, Punakha 19th - 21st Febauray
25 Rhododendron Festival Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu 13th - 14th April
26 Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu Samdrupjongkhar 11th to 13th Janauary, 2025 (Thongdrol on Last Day)
27 Talo Tshechu Talo Gonpa, Punakha 17th - 19th March
28 Tamshing Phala Chhoepa Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang 13th - 15th September
29 Thangbi Mani Tangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang 18th - 19th September
30 Tharpaling Thongdrol Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang 24th Febauray
31 Thimphu Drubchen Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 9th September
32 Thimphu Tshechu Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 13th - 15th September
33 Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) Bumthang to Thimphu 2nd September
34 Trashigang Tshechu Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang 9th September
35 Trongsa Tshechu Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa 9th to 11th Janauary, 2025 (Thongdral on last day)
36 Ura Yakchoe Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang 20th - 24th April
37 Wangdue Tshechu Wangduephodrang 11th - 13th September
38 Zhemgang Tshechu Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang 17th - 19th March
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