Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2024 & 2025

Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2024 & 2025

Bhutan is the only country in the world where Vajrayana Buddhism is still actively practiced. The Bhutanese regard their mountains as guardian deities and consider the mountain lakes and cliffs as sacred dwellings of Buddhist gods.

Referred to as "the land of the Thunder Dragon," Bhutan is rich in cultural heritage and is known for its vibrant and colorful festivals. These festivals are held in honor of Guru Rinpoche and primarily aim to bring joy and contentment. Featuring spiritual music, colorful wooden masks, brocade costumes, and mesmerizing dances, Bhutanese festivals are truly remarkable.

The dates of Bhutan's festivals provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience the country's lively celebrations, understand its culture, and engage with the Bhutanese people. Bhutan tours during these festivals allow visitors to witness mystical dances accompanied by soothing music and to celebrate happiness in the Happiest Country in Asia.

Bhutan Festivals Calendar

Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2024

FestivalPlaceDates
Punakha DrubchenPunakha Dzong, Punakha16th  – 18th  February
Punakha TshechuPunakha Dzong, Punakha19th – 21st  February
Tharpaling ThongdrolTharpaling Lhakhang,
Chumi, Bumthang
24th  February
GomphukoraGom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang17th – 19th  March
Tangsibi ManiTangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang25th – 27th  February
Talo TshechuTalo Gonpa, Punakha17th  – 19th  March
Gasa TshechuGasa Dzong, Gasa17th  – 19th  March
Zhemgang TshechuZhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang17th  – 19th  March
Paro TshechuRinpung Dzong, Paro21th  – 25th  March
(Thongdral on last day)
Chhorten KoraChorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe25th March & 08th April
Rhododendron FestivalLamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu13th  – 14th  April
Domkhar TshechuDomkhar, Chumi, Bumthang.18th  – 20th  April
Ura YakchoeUra Lhakhang, Bumthang20th  – 24th  April
Nimalung TshechuNimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang14th  – 16th  June
Kurjey TshechuKurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang16th  June
Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)Bumthang to Thimphu02nd  September
Thimphu DrubchenTashi Chhodzong, Thimphu9th  September
Wangdue TshechuWangdue Phodrang.11th  – 13th  September
Pemagatshel TshechuPemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel.09th  – 11th  November
(Thongdral on last day)
Tamshing Phala ChhoepaTamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang13th  – 15th  September
Thimphu TshechuTashi Chhodzong, Thimphu13th  – 15th  September
Gangtey TshechuGangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang16th  – 18th  September
(Thongdral on last day)
Jhomolhari Mountain
Festival
Dangochong, Thimphu14th  – 15th  October
Chhukha TshechuChhukha Dzong, Chhukha09th  – 11th  November
Jakar TshechuJakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang.10th  – 12th  November
Jambay Lhakhang DrupJambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang15th  – 18th  November
Prakhar DuchhoedPrakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang16th  – 18st  November
Dechenphu TshechuDechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu11th November
Black Necked Crane
Festival
Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha,
Wangduephodrang.
11th  November
Mongar TshechuMongar Dzong, Mongar08th  – 10th  December
Trashigang TshechuTrashigang Dzong, Trashigang.09th – 11th December
Jambay Lhakhang Singye ChamJambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang15th December
Phuntsholing TshechuPhuntsholing, Chhukha08th – 10th December
Druk Wangyel TshechuDouchula, Thimphu13th December
Nalakhar TshechuNgaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang15th – 17th December
Nabji Lhakhang DrupNabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa15th  – 16th December
Trongsa TshechuTrongsa Dzong, Trongsa09th  – 11th  Jan 2025
Lhuentse TshechuLhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse08th  – 10th  Jan 2025
Samdrupjongkhar TshechuSamdrup Jongkhar11th – 13th Jan 2025

Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2025

FestivalPlaceDates
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, Paro08th  – 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
I) Tour of the Dragon

ii) Dragons Fury (Mountain Bike Race)

I) Bumthang to Thimphu

ii) Lobesa to Thiphu

6th September*
Thimphu DrubchenTashi Chhodzong, Thimphu28th September
Wangdue TshechuWangduephodrang30th  September

1st – 2nd October

Tamshing Phala ChhoepaTamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang2nd – 4th October
Thimphu TshechuTashi Chhodzong, Thimphu2nd – 4th October
Gangtey TshechuGangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang5th – 7th October
Thangbi MewangThangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang7th – 8th October
Pemagatshel TshechuPemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel.29th  – 31st  October

1st November
(Thongdral on last day)

Jhomolhari Mountain FestivalDangochong, Thimphu14th  – 15th  October
Chhukha TshechuChhukha Dzong, Chhukha29th  – 31st  October
Dechenphu TshechuDechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu31st October
Jakar TshechuJakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang.29th  – 31st  October1st November
Jambay Lhakhang DrupJambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang5th – 8th November
Prakhar DuchhoedPrakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang6th – 9th November
Black Necked Crane FestivalGangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang11th November
Mongar TshechuMongar Dzong, Mongar28th – 30th November
Trashigang TshechuTrashigang Dzong, Trashigang.29th – 30st November

1st December

PhuntsholingTshechuPhuntsholing, Chhukha28th – 30th November
Jambay Lhakhang Singye ChamJambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang4th December
Nalakhar TshechuNgaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang4th – 6th December
Druk Wangyel TshechuDouchula, Thimphu13th December
Trongsa TshechuTrongsa Dzong, Trongsa27th  – 31st  December
(Thongdral on last day)
Lhuentse TshechuLhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse27th  – 31st  December
(Thongdral on last day)
Samdrupjongkhar TshechuSamdrupjongkhar1st – 3rd January 2026
Nabji Lhakhang DrupNabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa3rd – 5th January 2026
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