Bhutan festival tours 2026.
Please find below the Bhutan festivals & tour dates 2026. The mask dance festivals in Bhutan, called Tshechu (Meaning tenth day) are held at various times of the year. These colorful events draw thousands of locals, some of whom have to travel in Bhutan for days. The underlying purpose of festivals in Bhutan is spiritual. The dances are more often like plays where good triumphs over evil. It also depicts significant historical events, especially about the life of Bhutan’s patron saint, Guru Rinpoche.
There is inevitably a great deal of socializing during these festivals in Bhutan. It is also an opportunity for people to relax and forget daily routines, to dress in finest clothes and jewelry. More importantly, Bhutan festivals are an occasion for prayer and blessings. Tshechus mainly comprise mask dances in addition to some folk dance entertainment. Festivals are not entertainment events and definitely not held as tourist attractions. They are genuine manifestations of ancient religious traditions, which outsiders are given the privilege to witness.
Mask dance festival in Bhutan.
Festivals in Bhutan 2026.
Below are the tentative Bhutan festival tour dates 2026. The festival dates are subject to change. Please contact us to confirm the final dates and schedules.
Punakha tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 27th February – 1st March 2026.
- Venue / Place: Punakha dzong, Punakha.
- Tour duration: 9 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang), scenic landscape and more.
Tharpaling tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 3rd March 2026.
- Venue / Place: Tharpaling monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Chorten kora festival:
- Festival dates: 3rd & 19th March 2026.
- Venue / Place: Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse.
- Tour duration: 15 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain Flight.
Talo tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 26th – 28th March 2026.
- Venue / Place: Talo monastery, Punakha.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Paro tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 29th March – 2nd April 2026.
- Venue / Place: Rinpung dzong, Paro.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Rhododendron festival:
- Festival dates: 13th – 14th April 2026.
- Venue / Place: Lam Pelri Botanical garden, Punakha.
- Tour duration: 7 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Domkhar tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 26th – 28th April 2026.
- Venue / Place: Domkhar monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Ura Yakchoe festival:
- Festival dates: 28th April – 2nd May 2026.
- Venue / Place: Ura monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Nimalung & Kurjey festival:
- Festival dates: 22nd – 24th June 2026.
- Venue / Place: Nimalung & Kurjey monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 11 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Haa summer festival:
- Festival dates: 19th – 21st September 2026.
- Venue / Place: Chorten Karpo, Haa valley.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Wangdue tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 19th – 21st September 2026.
- Venue / Place: Tencholing ground, Wangdue Phodrang.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Tamshing tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 21st – 23rd September 2026.
- Venue / Place: Tamshing monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 11 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Thimphu tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 21st – 23rd September 2026.
- Venue / Place: Tashichho dzong, Thimphu.
- Tour duration: 9 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Gangtey tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 24th – 26th September 2026.
- Venue / Place: Gangtey Goenpa, Wangdue Phodrang.
- Tour duration: 9 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Thangbi mani tshechu
- Festival dates: 26th – 27th September 2026.
- Venue / Place: Thangbi Mani monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 11 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Jakar tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 18th – 21st October 2026.
- Venue / Place: Jakar dzong, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Chhukha tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 19th – 21st October 2026.
- Venue / Place: Chhukha dzong, Chhukha.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape and more.
Jambay lhakhang drup festival.
- Festival dates: 26th – 29th October 2026.
- Venue / Place: Jambay lhakhang, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Black-necked crane festival
- Festival date: 11th November 2026.
- Venue / Place: Gangtey Goenpa, Wangdue Phodrang.
- Tour duration: 9 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Jambay lhakhang singye cham
- Festival date: 24th November 2026.
- Venue / Place: Jambay lhakhang, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Nalakhar tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 24th – 26th November 2026.
- Venue / Place: Ngaa lhakhang, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Druk wangyel festival:
- Festival date: 13th December 2026.
- Venue / Place: Dochula pass, Thimphu.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
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Festivals in Bhutan - FAQs
1. What are the 9 Best recommended things to combine with Bhutan festival tour ?
- At least 1 night in a Bhutanese homestay – No extra cost.
- Witness archery match – No extra cost.
- practice archery – US $ 100 extra.
- Hot stone bath – US $ 30 extra.
- White water rafting – US $ 100 extra.
- Witness one of the festivals – US $ 12.
- Witness cultural program – US $ 80 extra.
- Night life in Paro / Thimphu – No extra cost.
- Cycling around Thimphu – US $ 20 per cycle.
- Talk on Gross national happiness (GNH) and parliamentary system in Bhutan etc.
2. Which are the best festival tours in spring ?
The best festival tours in Spring are:
- Punakha tshechu festival (27th February – 1st March 2026).
- Tharpaling festival (3rd March 2026).
- Chorten kora festival (3rd & 19th March 2026).
- Talo festival (26th – 28th March 2026).
- Paro Festival (29th March – 2nd April 2026).
- Ura Yakchoe festival (28th April – 2nd May 2026).
3. Do we have to pay entry fee to witness the Bhutan festivals and how much is it ?
Yes, you have to pay entry fee to witness the festival and it is US $ 12 per person per day.
4. Which are the best festivals in Autumn ?
The most recommended and very popular festivals are:
- Thimphu festival (21st – 23rd September 2026).
- Jakar tshechu (18th – 21st October 2026).
- Gangtey tshechu festival (24th – 26th September 2026).
- Jambay lhakhang festival (26th – 29th October 2026).
- Black-necked Crane festival (11th November 2026).
5. Are there Bhutan Festivals in January / February 2026 ?
There is no Bhutan festivals in January 2026. However there is Punakha Festival from 27th February – 1st March 2026.
6. Which are the best Bhutan festivals in March 2026 ?
The best Bhutan festivals in March 2026 are:
- Punakha tshechu festival: 27th February – 1st March 2026.
- Tharpaling tshechu festival: 3rd March 2026.
- Chorten Kora festival: 3rd & 29th March 2026.
- Talo festival (26th – 28th March 2026).
- Paro Festival (29th March – 2nd April 2026).
7. What are the Bhutan festivals in April 2026 ?
The Bhutan festivals in April 2026 are below:
- Paro tshechu festival in Bhutan: 29th March – 2nd April 2026.
- Rhododendron festival in Bhutan: 13th – 14th April 2026.
- Domkhar tshechu festival in Bhutan: 26th – 28th April 2026.
- Ura Yakchoe festival in Bhutan: 28th April – 2nd May 2026.
8. Any Bhutan festivals in May 2026 ?
The Bhutan festivals in April 2026 are below:
- Ura Yakchoe festival in Bhutan: 28th April – 2nd May 2026.
9. Is there a Bhutan festival in June 2026 ?
The Bhutan festivals in June 2026 are below:
- Nimalung & Kurjey festival: 22nd – 24th June 2026.
10. Which Bhutan festival is in July 2026?
There is no festival in July 2026.
11. Any Bhutan festival tour in August 2026 ?
There is no festival in August 2026.
12. List of Bhutan Festivals in September 2026:
The list of Bhutan festivals in September 2026 is below:
- Haa summer festival: 19th – 21st September 2026.
- Wangdue tshechu festival: 19th – 21st September 2026.
- Tamshing tshechu festival: 21st – 23rd September 2026.
- Thimphu tshechu festival: 21st – 23rd September 2026.
- Gangtey tshechu festival: 24th – 26th September 2026.
- Thangbi mani tshechu: 26th – 27th September 2026.
13. Are there Bhutan festivals in October 2026 ?
Yes, there are Bhutan festivals in October 2026 and the list is below:
- Jakar tshechu festival: 18th – 21st October 2026.
- Chhukha tshechu festival: 19th – 21st October 2026.
- Jambay lhakhang drup festival: 26th – 29th October 2026.
14. Any Bhutan festival in November 2026 ?
Yes, there are following Bhutan festivals in November 2026:
- Black-necked crane festival: 11th November 2026.
- Jambay lhakhang singye cham: 24th November 2026.
- Nalakhar tshechu festival: 24th – 26th November 2026.
15. What are the Bhutan festivals in December 2026 ?
The Bhutan festivals in December 2026 are given below:
- Druk Wangyel festival at Dochula pass (13th December 2026).