Nimalung & Kurjey Tshechu Festivals.
The three day Nimalung & Kurjey tshechu festivals take place at Nimalung and Kurjey monastery respectively in Bumthang. Kurjey festival is for one day and is on the 5th July. The temple houses around 100 monks who are known for their talent...
Haa Summer Festival
The Haa summer festival is a lively event with religious performances, unique Bhutanese cuisine, local ara, traditional sports. It gives insight into the lives and traditions of Bhutan’s nomadic herders. One can witness songs, folk dances, artifacts, religious performances and see natural...
Wangdue Tshechu Festival 2026
The Wangdue tshechu festival is held in Wangdue Phodrang and is observed for three days in the autumn season. The tshechu is well known for the Raksha Mangchum or the dance of the Ox. Many different kinds of mask dances are performed...
Tamshing Tshechu Festival
Of the many festivals held in various parts of Bhutan, the grandest is the annual Tamshing Phala Choepa festival. In addition to traditional mask dances, visitors can witness the unfurling of the sacred Thongdrol and receive blessings. The people also receive blessing...
Thimphu Tshechu Festival in Bhutan 2026.
Thimphu festival dates corresponds to 10th day of the 8th month of the Bhutanese Lunar calendar. The festival is preceded by prayer and ritual ceremony performed inside the dzong to invoke the deities. The mask dances depicting eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche...
Gangtey Tshechu Festival 2026
Gangtey tshechu festival 2026 is held at Gangtey goenpa in the Phobjikha valley. The monks and local people perform various kinds of mask dances and folk dances during this festival. The festival concludes with receiving of blessings for the spiritual wisdom and...
