When: Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Druk Wangyel Tshechu is held in honour of his majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck and the Royal Bhutan Army for a successful military operation in which Indian militants hiding in the southern regions of Bhutan were successfully flushed out in December 2003.
Read More
When: Feb 27, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026
Punakha Tshechu is one of Bhutan’s most significant and visually stunning religious festivals, celebrated annually in the courtyard of the historic Punakha Dzong. A tshechu, meaning "tenth day" in Dzongkha, is held on the 10th day of a lunar month and honours the birth anniversary of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava)—the revered saint who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. The festival features colourful masked dances, spiritual rituals, and the unveiling of a sacred thongdrel, all set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Punakha Valley.
Read More
When: Mar 26, 2026 - Mar 28, 2026
Talo Tshechu is a three-day annual Buddhist festival held at Talo Monastery (Talo Goenpa), perched at an elevation of around 2,800 metres above the Punakha valley. Talo Tshechu is usually held in March or April, following the Bhutanese lunar calendar.
Read More
The Haa Spring Festival is a lively and uplifting celebration of traditional living-culture, nomadic lifestyles, unique Bhutanese cuisine, traditional sports and religious performances. It provides unparalleled insight into the lives and traditions of Bhutan’s nomadic herders.
Read More
When: Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Druk Wangyel Tshechu is held in honour of his majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck and the Royal Bhutan Army for a successful military operation in which Indian militants hiding in the southern regions of Bhutan were successfully flushed out in December 2003.
Read More
When: Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026
Nimalung Tshechu is a 3-days festival, and it is started with the usual chams and dances performed in other dzongkhags but on the final day, people are blessed with the display of Guru Tshengye Thongdrol in the morning.
Read More
"Beyond spiritual affairs, Tshechu is a celebration of community, camaraderie, and shared Bhutanese identity. Families come together, dressed in their finest traditional attire, to enjoy the festivities. It's a time of joy, feasting, and dancing, fostering a strong sense of unity and belonging among the Bhutanese people"
View Festival Calendar