Bhutan Festival Date
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 | Place | Date |
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Thimphu Drupchen | Thimphu | Sept 20 - Sept 24 |
Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sept 23 - Sept 25 |
Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangdue | Sept 23 - Sept 25 |
Tamshing Phala Tamshing, | Bumthang | Sept 24 - Sept 26 |
Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Sept 25 - Sept 27 |
Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | Sept 25 - Sept 27 |
Thangbi Mani Tangbi, | Bumthang | Sept 29 - Oct 1 |
Shingkhar Rabney | Shingkhar, | Bumthang Oct 20 - Oct 24 |
Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Bumthang | Oct 22 - Oct 25 |
Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Bumthang | Oct 29 - Nov 2 |
Prakhar Kuchod Prakhar, | Bumthang | Oct 30 - Nov 1 |
Sumdrang Kangsol Ura, | Bumthang | Nov 11 - Nov 13 |
Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangdue | Nov 11 |
Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 20 - Nov 23 |
Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel | Nov 20 - Nov 23 |
Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 21 - Nov 24 |
Tang Namkha Rabney | Tang-Bumthang | Nov 21 - Nov 23 |
Jambay Lhakhang Cham | Bumthang | Nov 28 |
Chojam Rabney Tang, | Bumthang | Nov 27 - Nov 29 |
Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 28 - Nov 30 |
Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 21 - Dec 23 |
Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 21 - Dec 23 |
Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Trongsa | 28 Dec (2017) -1 Jan (2017) |