Festival Calendar 2025

Bhutan festivals, or Tshechus, are vibrant religious celebrations held annually. These festivals are marked by mesmerizing masked dances, traditional music, and cultural performances performed by monks and laypeople. Each dance carries deep spiritual symbolism, aiming to bless onlookers and teach Buddhist values. Locals gather in elaborate traditional attire, creating a colorful spectacle, while visitors gain a unique insight into Bhutanese culture. Tshechus foster community spirit, preserve Bhutan’s heritage, and offer blessings for happiness and prosperity.

Discover the magic of Bhutan’s Tshechus, celebrated across all dzongkhags, offering a spiritual and cultural experience like no other! These vibrant festivals showcases mesmerizing masked dances, sacred rituals, and traditional music performed in majestic monasteries and dzongs. From Paro and Thimphu to all 20 districts, each Tshechu is unique yet united in showcasing Bhutan’s deep-rooted heritage. Locals dressed in colorful traditional attire gather to seek blessings and celebrate joyfully. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic experiences, these festivals promise an unforgettable journey into Bhutan’s soul. Join us on this cultural adventure—book your trip with Yelha Bhutan Tours & Travel today!

Festival Dates for 2025

SL No.	Festival	Place	Date
1	Trongsa Tshechu	Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa	9th – 11th Jan 2025 (Thongdral on last day)
2	Lhuentse Tshechu	Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse	8th – 10th Jan 2025 (Thongdral on last day)
3	Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu	Samdrupjongkhar	11th – 13th Jan 2025
4	Punakha Drubchen	Punakha Dzong, Punakha	6th – 8th March
5	Punakha Tshechu	Punakha Dzong, Punakha	9th – 11th March
6	Tharpaling Thongdrol	Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang	14th March
7	Tangsibi Mani	Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang	15th – 17th March
8	Chhorten Kora	Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe	14th March & 29th March
9	Gomphukora	Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang	5th – 7th April
10	Talo Tshechu	Talo Gonpa, Punakha	5th – 7th April
11	Gasa Tshechu	Gasa Dzong, Gasa	5th – 7th April
12	Zhemgang Tshechu	Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang	5th – 7th April
13	Paro Tshechu	Rinpung Dzong, Paro	8th – 12th April (Thongdral on last day)
14	Rhododendron Festival	Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu	22nd – 24th April
15	Domkhar Tshechu	Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang	7th – 9th May
16	Ura Yakchoe	Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang	9th – 13th May
17	Nimalung Tshechu	Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang	3rd – 5th July
18	Kurjey Tshechu	Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang	5th July
19	Mushroom Festival	Genekha, Geneyzam, Thimphu	15th – 16th August
20	Tour of the Dragon	Bumthang to Thimphu	6th September
21	Thimphu Drubchen	Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu	28th September
22	Wangdue Tshechu	Wangduephodrang	30th September – 2nd October
23	Tamshing Phala Chhoepa	Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang	2nd – 4th October
24	Thimphu Tshechu	Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu	2nd – 4th October
25	Gangtey Tshechu	Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang	5th – 7th October (Thongdral on last day)
26	Thangbi Mewang	Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang	7th – 8th October
27	Pemagatshel Tshechu	Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel	29th October – 1st November (Thongdral on last day)
28	Haa Annual Tshechu	Haa	29th – 31st October
29	Jhomolhari Mountain Festival	Dangochong, Thimphu	14th – 15th October
30	Royal Highland Festival	Laya, Gasa	23rd – 24th October
31	Chhukha Tshechu	Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha	29th – 31st October
32	Dechenphu Tshechu	Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu	31st October
33	Jakar Tshechu	Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang	29th – 31st October, 1st November
34	Jambay Lhakhang Drup	Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang	5th – 8th November
35	Prakhar Duchhoed	Prakar Khakhang, Chumi, Bumthang	6th – 8th November
36	Black Necked Crane Festival	Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang	11th November
37	Mongar Tshechu	Mongar Dzong, Mongar	28th – 30th November
38	Trashigang Tshechu	Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang	29th – 30th November, 1st December
39	Phuntsholing Tshechu	Phuntsholing, Chhukha	28th – 30th November
40	Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham	Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang	4th December
41	Nalakhar Tshechu	Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang	4th – 6th December
42	Druk Wangyel Tshechu	Dochula, Thimphu	13th December
43	Trongsa Tshechu	Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa	27th – 31st December (Thongdral on last day)
44	Lhuentse Tshechu	Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse	27th – 31st December (Thongdral on last day)
45	Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu	Samdrupjongkhar	1st – 3rd January 2026
46	Nabji Lhakhang Drup	Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa	3rd – 5th January 2026