Festivals, Events & Activities in Bhutan

Bhutan is known for its unique culture and tradition. No matter which time of the year you visit Bhutan, there's always something to see and experience.

From traditional festivals (Tsechu and Dromche) to adventure activities, we have listed them all for you.

Nov 11 Phobjikha Valley
The festival marks the arrival of the black necked cranes to its winter home at Phobjikha valley. The event aims to promote awareness on environmental conservation.
Nov 28 - Nov 30 Mongar
Mongar Dzong holds a three day long Tshechu every year in its courtyard. Devotees from nearby district gather at the courtyard of the Dzong to witness the masked dances w...
Nov 29 - Dec 1 Trashigang
Trashigang Dzong embraces an annual festival which is considered one of the major events for eastern Bhutan. The festival manages to grasp a lot of attention and onlooker...
Dec 27 - Dec 31 Lhuntse
Lhuentse Tshechu or religious festival comprises of various masked dances and traditional cultural dances. The Tshechu is conducted for 5 days annually at the courtyard o...
Dec 27 - Dec 31 Trongsa
Trongsa choekor Rabtse Dzong observes an annual three-day Tshechu in the courtyard of the Dzong. Assortments of masked dances are performed by the monks and traditional f...
Feb 24 - Feb 26 Punakha
The Drubchen is an annual winter festival held at the beautiful Punakha Dzong in Punakha valley.
Mar 3 - Mar 19 Trashiyangtse
Chorten Kora or circumambulation around Chorten Kora temple is festival held in Trashiyangtse every year during the first auspicious month of the Bhutanese calendar for f...
Mar 7 Punakha
An annual international marathon event organized by Bhutan Olympic Committee.
Mar 26 - Mar 28 Zhemgang
Der-Choed festival is a three day festival that is observed in the Trong village.
Mar 29 - Apr 2 Paro
The Paro Tsechu is held at the courtyard of Paro dzong in Thimphu city. Join the locals for an immersive cultural experience. Watch the district monks put on a show to re...
Apr 7 - Apr 9 Haa
Haa summer festival is a celebration of nomadic tradition and unique culture of the Haa valley.The festival celebrates the traditional living–culture and it is to present...
Aug 20 - Aug 21 Bumthang
The annual matsutake festival is held at the picturesque Ura valley in Bumthang in the central part of Bhutan. Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake), or Sangay Shamu in the lo...
Sep 5 Bumthang
Tour of the Dragon is an annual international mountain bike race organized in Bhutan. Regarded as one of the toughest one day mountain bike race in the world, the event h...
Sep 21 - Sep 23 Thimphu
Thimphu Tshechu starts on the 10th day of the 8th lunar month. The three-day religious event plays an important role in the lives of Bhutanese people as it is an opportun...
Sep 24 - Sep 26 Wangdue Phodrang
The Gangtey Goempa observes an annual religious festival in its courtyard. Sacred mask dances and cultural program are performed during the event.
Oct 14 - Oct 15 Thimphu
This mountain festival combines one of the most scenic trekking routes in Bhutan with a cultural festival celebrated at the base of the Mount Jomolhari.