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Bhutan Festivals

Bhutan Festivals

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 2008
SLNo
Festival 
Place 
Dates 
1
Punakha Dromche
Punakha
Feb 11 - Feb 15

2

Chorten Kora
Trashiyangtse
Mar 3 & Mar 7
3 Bulli Mani (Chummi) Bumthang Feb 20 - Feb 23
4
Tharpaling Thongdrol Bumthang Feb 21
5 Tangsibi Mani (Ura) Bumthang Feb 21 - Feb 24
6
Gayden Chodpa (Ura) Bumthang Mar 5 - Mar 7
7
Gomkora Trashigang Mar 14 - Mar 16
8
Paro Tshechu Paro Mar 17 - Mar 21
9
Chhukha Tshechu Chhukha Mar 19 - Mar 21
10
Ura Yakchoe Bumthang Apr 17 - Apr 21
11
Nimaling Tshechu Bumthang Jun 11 - Jul 13
12
Kurjey Tshechu Bumthang July 13
13
Thimphu Drupchen Thimphu Oct 4 - Oct 8
14
Wangdi Tshechu Wangdiphodrang Oct 7 - Oct 9
15
Thimphu Tshechu Thimphu Oct 9 - Oct 11
16
Tamshingphala Choepa
Bumthang
Oct 9 - Oct 11
17
Tangbi Mani Bumthang Oct 13 - Oct 15
18
Shingkhar Rabney (Ura)
Bumthang
Nov 4 - Nov 8
19
Jakar Dzong Tshechu Bumthang Nov 6 - Nov 9
20
Jambay Lhakhang Drup Bumthang Nov 13 - Nov 17
21
Prakhar Duchhoed Bumthang Nov 14 - Nov 16
22
Sumdrang Kangsol (Ura)
Bumthang
Nov 23 - Nov 26
23
Mongar Tshechu
Mongar Dec 4 - Dec 7
24
Pemagatsel Tshechu Pemagatsel Dec 4 - Dec 7
25 Trashigang Tshechu Trashigang Dec 5 - Dec 8
26 Namkha Rabney (Tang) Bumthang Dec 7 - Dec 9
27 Nalakhar Tshechu Bumthang Dec 12 - Dec 14
28 Chozom Rabney (Tang) Bumthang Dec 12 - Dec 14
29 Trongsa Tshechu Trongsa Jan 5 - Jan 7 (2008)
30 Lhuntse Tshechu Lhuntse Jan 5 - Jan 7 (2009)
31 Nabji Lhakhang Drup (Nabji) Trongsa Jan 11 - Jan 15
32 Shingkhar Metochodpa (Ura) Bumthang Jan 11 (2009)


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