Bhutan festival tours 2024 / 2025.
Please find below the Bhutan festivals & tour dates 2024 / 2025. 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 2024 / 2025.
Below are the tentative Bhutan festival tour dates 2024 / 2025. The festival dates are subject to change. Please contact us to confirm the final dates and schedules.
Chhukha tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 9th – 11th November 2024.
- Venue / Place: Chhukha dzong, Chhukha.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape and more.
Jakar tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 10th – 12th November 2024.
- Venue / Place: Jakar dzong, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Black-necked crane festival
- Festival date: 11th November 2024.
- Venue / Place: Gangtey Goenpa, Wangdue Phodrang.
- Tour duration: 9 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Jambay lhakhang drup festival.
- Festival dates: 15th – 18th November 2024.
- Venue / Place: Jambay lhakhang, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Druk wangyel festival:
- Festival date: 13th December 2024.
- Venue / Place: Dochula pass, Thimphu.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Jambay lhakhang singye cham
- Festival date: 15th December 2024.
- Venue / Place: Jambay lhakhang, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Nalakhar tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 15th – 17th December 2024.
- Venue / Place: Ngaa lhakhang, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Punakha tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 9th – 11th March 2025.
- 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: 14th March 2025.
- Venue / Place: Tharpaling monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Chorten kora festival:
- Festival dates: 14th & 29th March 2025.
- Venue / Place: Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse.
- Tour duration: 15 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain Flight.
Talo tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 5th – 7th April 2025.
- Venue / Place: Talo monastery, Punakha.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Paro tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 8th – 12th April 2025.
- Venue / Place: Rinpung dzong, Paro.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Rhododendron festival:
- Festival dates: 22 – 24th April 2025.
- 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: 7th – 9th May 2025.
- Venue / Place: Domkhar monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Ura Yakchoe festival:
- Festival dates: 9th – 13th May 2025.
- Venue / Place: Ura monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 10 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Nimalung & Kurjey festival:
- Festival dates: 3rd – 5th July 2025.
- Venue / Place: Nimalung & Kurjey monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 11 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Haa summer festival:
- Festival dates: 2025 dates not finalized.
- Venue / Place: Chorten Karpo, Haa valley.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Wangdue tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 30th September – 2nd October 2025.
- Venue / Place: Tencholing ground, Wangdue Phodrang.
- Tour duration: 8 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Tamshing tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 2nd – 4th October 2025.
- Venue / Place: Tamshing monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 11 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
Thimphu tshechu festival:
- Festival dates: 2nd – 4th October 2025.
- Venue / Place: Tashichho dzong, Thimphu.
- Tour duration: 9 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Gangtey tshechu festival
- Festival dates: 5th – 7th October 2025.
- Venue / Place: Gangtey Goenpa, Wangdue Phodrang.
- Tour duration: 9 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest monastery, scenic landscape and more.
Thangbi mani tshechu
- Festival dates: 7th – 8th October 2025.
- Venue / Place: Thangbi Mani monastery, Bumthang.
- Tour duration: 11 days.
- Highlights: Tiger’s nest temple, scenic landscape, mountain flight.
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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 – No extra cost.
- 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 (9th – 11th March 2025).
- Tharpaling festival (14th March 2025).
- Paro Festival (8th – 12th April 2025).
- Talo festival (5th – 7th April 2025).
- Ura Yakchoe festival (9th – 13th May 2025).
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 (13th – 15th September 2024).
- Jakar tshechu (10th – 12th November 2024).
- Gangtey tshechu festival (16th – 18th September 2024).
- Jambay lhakhang festival (15th – 18th Nov 2024).
- Black-necked Crane festival (11th November 2024).
5. Are there Bhutan Festivals in January / February 2025 ?
There are no Bhutan festivals in January and February 2025.
6. Which are the best Bhutan festivals in March 2025 ?
The best Bhutan festivals in March 2025 are:
- Punakha tshechu festival: 9th – 11th March 2025.
- Tharpaling tshechu festival: 14th March 2025.
- Chorten Kora festival: 14th & 29th March 2025.
7. What are the Bhutan festivals in April 2025 ?
The Bhutan festivals in April 2025 are below:
- Talo festival in Bhutan: 5th – 7th April 2025.
- Paro tshechu festival: 8th – 12th April 2025.
- Rhododendron festival in Bhutan: 22nd – 24th April 2025.
8. Any Bhutan festivals in May 2025 ?
The Bhutan festivals in April 2025 are below:
- Domkhar festival in Bhutan: 7th – 9th May 2025.
- Ura Yakchoe festival in Bhutan: 9th – 13th May 2025.
9. Is there a Bhutan festival in June 2025 ?
There are no Bhutan festivals in June 2025.
10. Which Bhutan festival is in July 2025?
The Bhutan festivals in July 2025 is Nimalung & Kurjey festivals (3rd – 5th July 2025).
11. Any Bhutan festival tour in August 2024 ?
The only Bhutan festival tour in August 2024 is the Mushroom festival which will be held at Genekha, Thimphu on the 15th & 16th August 2024.
12. List of Bhutan Festivals in September 2024:
The list of Bhutan festivals in September 2024 is below:
- Wangdue festival in Wangdue Phodrang (11th – 13th September 2024).
- Tamshing Phala festival in Bumthang (13th – 15th September 2024).
- Thimphu tshechu festival in the capital city (13th – 15th September 2024).
- Gangtey tshechu festival at Gangtey Gonpa (16th – 18th September 2024).
- Thangbi Mani tshechu festival in Bumthang (18th – 19th September 2024).
13. Are there Bhutan festivals in October 2024 ?
Yes, there are Bhutan festivals in October 2024 and the list is below:
- Jomolhari Mountain festival at the base of Mt. Jomolhari – Jangothang (14th & 15th October 2024).
- Jakar Tshechu Festival in Bumthang (10th – 12th November 2024).
14. Any Bhutan festival in November 2024 ?
Yes, there are following Bhutan festivals in November 2024:
- Chukha festival (9th – 11th November 2024).
- Jambay lhakhang Drup in Bumthang (15th – 18th November 2024).
- Black-necked crane festival in Gangtey (11th November 2024).
15. What are the Bhutan festivals in December 2024 ?
The Bhutan festivals in December 2024 are given below:
- Druk Wangyel festival at Dochula pass (13th December 2024).
- Jambay lhakhang Singye Cham in Bumthang (15th December 2024).
- Nalakhar tshechu festival in Bumthang (15th – 17th December 2024).
- Nabji lhakhang Drup at Nabji Khorpu (15th & 16th December 2024).