Why Visit Bhutan?

  • Bhutan is shrouded in mysteries and a rich history which sometimes could be surprising. It is a land of chillies and red rice, where chillies aren't used for seasoning but as the main ingredient. 
  • Traditional attire is an indispensable part of Bhutanese people as you will find women and men wearing Kira and Gho respectively to work, educational institutions and on festivals.
  • Bhutan has a number of highly detailed Dzongs and temples. Some of the dzongs have been UNESCO heritage since 2012.
  • It's hard to not notice giant penis paintings over the walls of many houses, which are a part of their tradition. The Drametse Mask Dance with colourful costumes depicting demons, heroes, gods and animals should not be missed as it is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
  • Modern Rigsar played with traditional instruments like boedra and zhungdra as well as modern electronic keyboards is an auditory treat. Although a land that's slowly modernising, Bhutan still clings on to their Buddhist traditions which makes the country profound.

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FESTIVAL

PLACE

Date

1

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

16th -18th Feb

2

Punakha Dzong, Punakha

19th -21st Feb

3

Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang

24th Feb

4

Gomphukora Fom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang 17th-19 March

5

Talo Tshechu

Talo Gonpa, Punakha 17th-19 March

6

Gasa Tshechu

Gasa Dzong, Gasa

17th-19 March

7

Zhemgang Tshechu
Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang
17th-19 March

8

Paro Tshechu
Rinpung Dzong, Paro
20th -24th March
(Thongdral on last day)

9

Chhorten Kora
Chorten Kora,
Trashiyangtshe
25th March & 8th April

10

Domkhar Tshechu
Domkhar, Chumni, Bumthang.
18th -20th April

11

Ura Yakchoe
Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang
20th -24th April

12

Nimalung Tshechu
Nimalung Dratshang,
Chumni, Bumthang
14th -16th June

13

Kurjey Tshechu
Kurjey Lhakhang,
Choekhor, Bumthang
16th June

14

Tour of the Dragon
(Mountain Bike
Race)
Bumthang to Thimphu
2nd Sept

15

Thimphu Drubchen
Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu
8th Sept

16

Wangdue Tshechu
Tencholing Army Ground,
Wangduephodrang.
11th -13th Sept

17

Tamshing Phala Chhoepa
Tamshing lhakhang,
Bumthang
13th -15th Sept

18

Thimphu Tshechu
Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu
12th -14th Sept

19

Gangtey Tshechu
Gangtey Gonpa,
Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang.
16th -18th Sept
(Thongdral on last day)

20

Thangbi Mani
Tangbi Lhakhang, Choekor,
Bumthang
17th -19th Sept

21

Jhomolhari Mountain
Festival
Dangochong, Thimphu
14th -15th Oct

22

Chhukha Tshechu
Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha
10th -12th Oct

23

Jakar Tshechu
Jakar Dzong, Choekhor,
Bumthang.
10th -12th Oct

24

Jambay Lhakhang Drup
Jambay Lhakhang,
Choekhor, Bumthang
17th -21st Oct

25

Prakhar Duchhoed
Prakar Khakhang, Chumig,
Bumthang
18th -20th Oct

26

Dechenphu Tshechu
Dechenphu Lhakhang,
Thimphu
3rd Nov

27

Black Necked Crane Festival
Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha,
Wangduephodrang.
11th Nov

28

Mongar Tshechu
Mongar Dzong, Mongar
9th -11th Nov

29

Trashigang Tshechu
Trashigang Dzong,
Trashigang.
9th -11th Nov

30

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham
Jambay Lhakhang,
Choekhor, Bumthang
15th Nov

31

Pemagatshel Tshechu
Pemagatshel Dzong,
Pemagatshel.
9th -11th Nov
(Thongdral on last day)

32

Nalakhar Tshechu
Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor,
Bumthang
15th -17th Nov

33

Druk Wangyel Tshechu
Douchula,
Thimphu
13th Dec

34

Trongsa Tshechu
Trongsa Dzong,
Trongsa
8th -10th Dec
(Thongdral on last day)

35

Lhuentse Tshechu
Lhuentse Dzong,
Lhuentse
8th -10th Dec
(Thongdral on last day)

36

Nabji Lhakhang Drup
Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji,
Trongsa
15th-16th Dec

47

Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu
Samdrjupjongkhar
13th -15th Dec

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