Bhutan Festival Calendar

Indulge yourself in the Fascinating World of Bhutanese Festivals(Tshechus)

Tshechu is a festival in Bhutan where mask dances are performed in different Districts/Dzongkhags at different times of the year. Mask dances were introduced in the 7th century by the great spiritual master Guru Padmasamba. During that era, Guru used to perform these mask dances mainly to subdue the demons who brought threat to Buddhism. Therefore, during this time of the year, people go to witness the mask dances and also to pay tribute to Guru and other spiritual masters who flourished and protected Buddhism in Bhutan. However, there is also a belief that if we witness these mask dances when we are alive then when we die, our souls will meet them at the intermediate state which will help us on our spiritual journey.

Come let’s be a part of these Festivals to mingle with the locals, witness the mask dances along with the mesmerizing cultural dances, and accumulate blessings as they do. Please check out the Festival dates provided beneath to match your dates.

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Tentative Festival Dates For The Year 2025

FESTIVALPLACEDATE
Punakha DrubchenPunakha Dzong, Punakha6th – 8th March
Punakha TshechuPunakha Dzong, Punakha9th – 11th March
Tharpaling ThongdrolTharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang14th March
Tangsibi ManiTangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang15th-17th March
Chhorten KoraChorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe14th March & 29th March
GomphukoraGom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang5th- 7th April
Talo TshechuTalo Gonpa, Punakha5th- 7th April
Gasa TshechuGasa Dzong, Gasa5th- 7th April
Zhemgang TshechuZhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang5th- 7th April
Paro TshechuRinpung Dzong, Paro8th-12th April Thongdral on last day
Rhododendron FestivalLamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu22nd – 24th April
Domkhar TshechuDomkhar, Chumi, Bumthang.7th-9th May
Ura YakchoeUra Lhakhang, Bumthang9th-13th May
Nimalung TshechuNimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang3rd-5th July
Kurjey TshechuKurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang5th July
Tour of the Dragon Mountain Bike RaceBumthang to Thimphu6th September
Thimphu DrubchenTashi Chhodzong, Thimphu28th September
Wangdue TshechuWangduephodrang30th September 1st-2nd October
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa29th-31st October 1st October2nd – 4th October
Thimphu TshechuTashi Chhodzong, Thimphu2nd – 4th October
Gangtey TshechuGangtey Gonpa, WangduephodrangDouchula, Thimphu
Thangbi MewangTangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang7th-8th October
Jhomolhari Mountain FestivalDangochong, Thimphu14th-15th October
Chhukha TshechuChhukha Dzong, Chhukha29th to 31st October
Jakar TshechuJakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang.29th-31st October 1st October Thongdrel on the last day
Pemagatshel TshechuPemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel.5th-7th October Thongdral on the last day
Dechenphu TshechuDechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu31st October
Jambay Lhakhang DrupJambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang5th-8th November
Prakhar DuchhoedPrakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang6th- 8th November
Black Necked Crane FestivalGangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang.11th November
Mongar TshechuMongar Dzong, Mongar28th-30th November
Trashigang TshechuTrashigang Dzong, Trashigang.29th-30th November 1stDecember
Phuntsholing TsechuPhuntsholing, Chhukha28th-30th November
Jambay Lhakhang Singye ChamJambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang4th December
Nalakhar TshechuNgaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang4th – 6th December
Druk Wangyel Tshechu27th – 31st December Thongdral on the last day13th Dec
Trongsa TshechuTrongsa Dzong, Trongsa27th – 31st December Thongdral on last day
Lhuentse TshechuLhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse27th – 31st December Thongdral on the last day
Nabji Lhakhang DrupNabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa3rd-5th Jan 2026
Samdrupjongkhar TshechuSamdrupjongkhar1st-3rd Jan, 2026