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Bhutan Festivals
Bhutan festivals are very popular within the country. It is one of the most joyous occasions that the Bhutanese people wait for round the year. People from all walks of life come together wearing the best costumes and outfits to witness the Tshechu (festivals) that are performed in the courtyard of the Dzong (fortress), or temples by the clergy or laymen lasting from three to five days. It is also a popular attraction for the tourists and requires the tour reservation of at least 2 months in advance to confirm the Druk-Air tickets and hotels.
The most popular festivals amongst the tourists in Bhutan are of Paro, Punakha, Wangdue, Thimphu and Bumthang. The two popular festivals are dromchoe, a religious festival dance dedicated to Yeshe Gonpo (Mahakala) or Palden Lhamo, the two main protective deities of the Drukpas and the tshechu dedicated to Guru Rinpoche, to commemorate his remarkable actions. Dancers wear spectacular costumes made of bright silk and rich brocade, ornate hats or masks which may represent animals, skulls, fearsome deities or the manifestation of Guru Rinpoche. Each festival dance has its own religious significance and interpretation.
If you are interested in Bhutan festivals, have a look on Bhutan festival dates to combine your Bhutan cultural or special interest tour with one of the festivals in your itinerary.
Bhutan Festivals Date
Festival 2007 |
SLNo |
Festival |
Place |
Dates |
1 |
Punakha Dromche |
Punakha |
Feb 21st- Feb 25th |
2 |
Chorten Kora |
Trashiyangtse |
Mar 3rd & Mar 19th |
3 |
Gomkora |
Trashigang |
Mar 26th – Mar 28th |
4 |
Paro Tshechu |
Paro |
Mar 29th –April 2nd |
5 |
Chhukha Tshechu |
Chhukha |
Mar 31st – April 2nd |
6 |
Ura Yakchoe |
Bumthang |
April 27th – May 1st |
7 |
Nimalung Tshechu |
Bumthang |
June 23rd – June 25th |
8 |
Kurjey Tshechu |
Bumthang |
June 25th |
9 |
Thimphu Drupchen |
Thimphu |
Sept 16th –Sept 20th |
10 |
Wangdi Tshechu |
Wangdi Phodrang |
Sept 20th –Sept 22nd |
11 |
Thimphu Tshechu |
Thimphu |
Sept 21st –Sept 23rd |
12 |
Tamshingphala Choepa |
Bumthang |
Sept 21st – Sept 23rd |
13 |
Tangbi Mani |
Bumthang |
Sept 25th –Sept 27th |
14 |
Jambay Lakhang Drup |
Bumthang |
Oct 25th – Oct 29th |
15 |
Praker Duchhoed |
Bumthang |
Oct 26th – Oct 28th |
16 |
Mongar Tshechu |
Mongar |
Nov 16th – Nov 19th |
17 |
Pemagatsel Tshechu |
Pemagatsel |
Nov 16th – Nov 19th |
18 |
Trashigang Tshechu |
Trashigang |
Nov 17th – Nov 20th |
19 |
Nalakhar Tshechu |
Bumthang |
Nov 24th – Nov 26th |
20 |
Trongsa Tshechu |
Trongsa |
Dec 18th – Dec 20th |
21 |
Lhuntse Tshechu |
Lhuntse |
Dec 18th – Dec 20th |
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