NOTE: Religious festival dates are tentative so please confirm with your tour operator prior to confirming your holiday plan.
TENTATIVE FESTIVAL DATES 2020
| SL# | FESTIVAL | PLACE | DATES |
| 1 | DUNGSINGMA TSHECHU | Dungsingma, Yurung , Pemagatshel | 29th Sept – 1st Oct |
| 2 | NANGKOR TSHECHU | Shumar, Pemagatshel | 29th Sept – 1st Oct |
| 3 | GANGTEY TSHECHU | Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. | 29th Sept – 01st Oct |
| 4 | THANGBI MEWANG | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 29th sept-02 Oct |
| 5 | KADAM TSHECHU | Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 30th Sept – 2nd Oct |
| 6 | PHUENTSHOLING THROMDE TSECHU | Pelden Tashichoelling Shedra, Phuentsholing | 01st Oct |
| 7 | KHOMSHAR KHARPHU | Khomshar, zhemgang | 1st Oct |
| 8 | DANKALA MANI (MANTRA)/TSHECHU- | Dankala lhakhang Shaba, Paro | 1st Oct |
| 9 | LAYA AULAY | Laya, Gasa | 3rd -5th Oct |
| 10 | JOMOLHARI MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL | Jangkothang, Upper Paro | 14th – 15th Oct |
| 11 | SHINGKHAR RABNEY | Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 22nd -26th Oct |
| 12 | “BHO-YAK”- | Janka-kha at upper valley of Haa. | 23rd Oct |
| 13 | ROYAL HIGHLANDER FESTIVAL | Laya, Gasa | 23rd – 24th Oct |
| 14 | JAKAR TSHECHU | Jakar Dzong, Bumthang | 23rd -27th Oct |
| 15 | CHUKHA TSHECHU | Chukha Ngedrubtse Dzong, Chukha | 24th -26th Oct |
| 16 | LANYIRI TSHECHU | Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 24th -26th Oct |
| 17 | UGYENCHOLING KANGSEL | Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang | 24th -26th Oct |
| 18 | TSHEBAR TSHECHU | Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 25th -27th Oct |
| 19 | GOENKAR TSECHU | Goenkar, Khoma, Lhuentse | 25th -27th Oct |
| 20 | DECHENPHUG TSECHU | Dechenphug lhakhang, Thimphu | 26th Oct |
| 21 | DUNGMED TSHECHU | Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 29th -31st Oct |
| 22 | PEMAGATSHEL TSHECHU | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel | 29th -31st Oct |
| 23 | CHANGANGKHA LHAKHANG TSECHU | Changangkha Lhakhang Thimphu | 30th Oct |
| 24 | TSHEPAMI THRONGDREL | Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro | 31st Oct |
| 25 | JAMBAY LHAKANG SINGYE CHAM | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor,Bumthang | 31st Oct -03rd Nov |
| 26 | JAMBAY LHAKANG DRUP | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 31st Oct-03rd Nov |
| 27 | PRAKAR DUECHOE | Prakar Lhakang, Bumthang | 1st -3rd Nov |
| 28 | PANBANG TSECHU | Sonamthang Dratshang, zhemgang | 05th -07th Nov |
| 29 | SERZHONG TSECHU | Do-Ngag Kuenzangcholing Lhakhang, Serzhong, Sarpang | 7th Nov |
| 30 | BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MAJESTY JIGME SINGYE WANGCHUCK | Venue: Changlimithang Ground, Thimphu | 11th November |
| 31 | BLACK-NECKED CRANE FESTIVAL – | Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. | 11 November |
| 32 | BIRD FESTIVAL | Tingtibi, zhemgang | 11th -13th Nov |
| 33 | SUMTHRANG KANGSEL | Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 11th -15th No |
| 34 | KHOMSHAR KATAG | Khomshar, zhemgang | 14th Nov |
| 35 | YESHEY GOENPOI DRUPCHEN/ FESTIVAL OF MAHAKALA | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 19th -21st Nov |
| 36 | MONGAR TSECHU | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 21st -24th Nov |
| 37 | TANG NAMKHAR RABNEY | Tang Namkhar Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang | 23rd – 24th Nov |
| 38 | DECHENLING TSHECHU | Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 22nd -24th Nov |
| 39 | MENCHU PEMAPHUENDEY | Norbugang, Pemagatshel | 22nd -24th Nov |
| 40 | PEMA YOESELCHOLING GOENPA TSECHU- | Kencholing, Geog : Shompangkhag, Sarpang | 23rd -25th Nov |
| 41 | GEOKAR LHAKHANG TSHECHU | Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashiyangtse | 24th -29th Nov |
| 42 | CHHA FESTIVAL | Tayalawa, Tshangngo Lhuentse | 25th -29th Nov |
| 43 | DOEDEL PEMACHOLING TSHECHU | Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar, Trashiyangtse | 26th -30th Nov |
| 44 | GOSHING TSECHU | Goshing Trong, zhemgang | 28th -29th Nov |
| 45 | PHUMITHANG TSECHU | Phumithang Dratshang, zhemgang | 28th -30th Nov |
| 46 | GAMUNG TSHECHU | Shumar/Gamung, Pemagatshel | 28th -30th Nov |
| 47 | GONGPHU TSECHU | Gongphu, zhemgang | 28th -30th Nov |
| 48 | BULI TSECHU | Buli, zhemgang | 28th -30th Nov |
| 49 | KHANGMA TSHECHU | Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 29th Nov – 01st Dec |
| 50 | BJOKA TSECHU | Bjoka Trong, zhemgang | 29th Nov -2nd Dec |
| 51 | CHOJAM RABNEY | Chojam Lhakahng, Tang, Bumthang | 29th Nov-03rd Dec |
| 52 | LADRONG RABNEY | Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey, Lhuentse | 29th Nov – 3rd Dec |
| 53 | BONCHOED | Trong/Dangkhar, zhemgang | 30th Nov |
| 54 | KHARPHU BONCHOED | Shingkhar | 30th Nov |
| 55 | MAMUNG TSECHU | Mamung Trong, zhemgang | 30th Nov |
| 56 | TASHIBI TSECHU | Tashibi, zhemgang | 30th Nov |
| 57 | NANGLA TSECHU | Nangla, Trong, zhemgang | 30th Nov |
| 58 | BONCHOED | Buli/Tali/Kikhar/Nangkhor, zhemgang | 30th Nov |
| 59 | THRISA TSECHU | Thrisa, zhemgang | 30th Nov- 02 Dec |
| 60 | LANGDURBI BONCHOED- | Langdurbi, zhemgang | 30th Nov – 2nd Dec |
| 61 | NGA LHAKHANG ZHI | Nga Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 30th Nov- 03rd Dec |
| 62 | BARDO KHARPHU | Bardo, zhemgang | 30st Nov – 3rd Dec |
| 63 | SHINGKHAR TSECHU | Shingkhar, zhemgang | 30th Nov- 4th Dec |
| 64 | WAMLING TSECHU | Wamling, zhemgang | 30th Nov- 04th Dec |
| 65 | PANGKHAR CHOEDPA | Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 10th -14th Dec |
| 66 | JANGCHUBLING TSECHU | Gangzur, Lhuentse | 12th -13th Dec |
| 67 | DRUK WANGYEL TSHECHU | Dochula, Thimphu | 13th Dec |
| 68 | LOMBA | Individual House, Haa and Paro | 13th Dec |
| 69 | Dungkar Tshechu | Kurtoe, Lhuentse | 22nd -25th Dec |
| 70 | TRONGSA ANNUAL TSHECHU – | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 22nd -26th Dec |
| 71 | Lhuentse Dzong (Lhuentse Tshechu) | Gangzur Lhuentse | 22nd -26th Dec |
| 72 | DEKIDLING TSECHU | Lungtok Tharchen Goenpa, Dekidling, Sarpang | 24th Dec |
| 73 | DAGANA DZONGKHAG TSECHU | Tshechupang, Dagana Dzongkhag Administration, Dagana | 25th -29th Dec |
| 74 | SAMDRUP JONGKHAR ANNUAL TSECHU | Samdrup Jongkhar Rabdey | 27th -29th Dec |
| 75 | KILUNG CHOTPA | Gangzur, Lhuentse | 28th -29th Dec |
| 76 | SHINGER METO CHOEPDA | Shinger Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 29th Dec |
| 77 | NABJI LHAKHANG DRUP | Nabji Lhakhang, Korphu Gewog, Trongsa | 30th Dec- 1st Jan |
| TENTATIVE FESTIVAL DATES 2021 | |||
| SL# | FESTIVAL | PLACE | Date |
| 1 | TRASHIGANG TSHECHU | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | 1st -3rd Jan 2021 |
| 2 | DAGAPELA TSECHU | Dagapela Lobdra/ Lhakhang, Dagana | 6th -8th Jan 2-021 |
| 3 | GYENSAR TORJAB | Ringpung Dzong, Paro | 12th Jan 2021 |
| 4 | SARPANG ANNUAL TSECHU | Sarpang Rabdey, Gelephu, Sarpang | 21st -23rd Jan 2021 |
| 5 | TAUSING GONPA TSECHU | Gangzur, Lhuentse | 22nd -28th Jan 2021 |
| 6 | PANTANG TSECHU | Pantang, zhemgang | 26th -28 Jan, 2021 |
| 7 | LHAMOIZINGKHA DRUNGKHAG TSECHU | Lhamoizingkha Drungkhag Administration, Dagana | 5th -6th Feb 2021 |
| 8 | Punakha Drubchen | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 19th -21st February |
| 9 | Trashiyangtse Tshechu | Trashiyangtse Dzong, Trashigyangse | 20th – 22nd February |
| 10 | Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 22nd -24th February |
| 11 | Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang | 27th February |
| 12 | Zhuri Duechoe | Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumig Bumthang | 9th -10th March |
| 13 | Gadhen Choedpa | Ura Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang | 12th -13th March |
| 14 | Kharchu Drubchen | Kharchu Lhakhang, Thromdey Bumthang | 13th March |
| 15 | Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang | 21st -23rd March |
| 16 | Talo Tshechu | Talo Gonpa, Punakha | 21st -23rd March |
| 17 | Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 21st -23rd March |
| 18 | Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 21st -23rd March |
| 19 | Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 24th -28th March (ThongdrEl on last day) |
| 20 | Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 27th February & 13th March |
| 21 | Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu | 16th – 18th April |
| 22 | Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar, Chumig, Bumthang. | 22nd -24th April |
| 23 | Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 24th – 28th April |
| 24 | Pedtsheling Kuchoe | Pedtsheling Lhakhang,Chokhor Bumthang | 30th May-1st June |
| 25 | Nimalung Tendra | Nimalung Dratshang, Chumig, Bumthang | 18th – 20th June |
| 26 | Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 20th June |
| 27 | Haa Summer Festival | Haa | 10th & 11th July |
| 28 | Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Thimphu. | 15th & 16th August |
| 29 | Masutaki Mushroom Festival | Ura, Bumthang | 23rd & 24th August |
| 30 | Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 7th September |
| 31 | Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 12th September |
| 32 | Wangdue Tshechu | Tencholing Army Ground, Wangduephodrang. | 14th – 16th September |
| 33 | Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing lhakhang, Chokhor, Bumthang | 16th – 18th September |
| 34 | Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 16th – 18th September |
| 35 | Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha,Wangduephodrang. | 18th – 20th September (Thongdrel on last day) |
| 36 | Thangbi Mewang | Tangbi Lhakhang, Chokhor, Bumthang | 19th – 21st September |
| 37 | Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th & 15th October |
| 38 | Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 13th – 15th October |
| 39 | Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Thromdey, Bumthang. | 12th – 16th October |
| 40 | Ugyencholing Kangsoel | Ugyencholing Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang | 13th – 15th October |
| 41 | Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 15th October |
| 42 | Takar Duechoe | Chumig, Bumthang | 20th -23rd October |
| 43 | Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Chokhor, Bumthang | 21st -23th October |
| 44 | Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakar Lhakhang, Chumni, Bumthang | 21st –23rd October |
| 45 | Royal Highland Festival | Laya, Gasa | 23th – 24th October |
| 46 | Sumthrang Kangsoel | Ura, Bumthang | 2nd – 3rd November |
| 47 | Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. | 11th November |
| 48 | Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 12th – 14th November |
| 49 | Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang. | 12th -14th November |
| 50 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel. | 12th – 14th November (Thongdral on last day) |
| 51 | Tang Namkhar Rabney | Tang, Bumthang | 14th -17th November |
| 52 | Chojang Rabney | Tang, Bumthang | 18th -22nd November |
| 53 | Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Chokhor, Bumthang | 19th November |
| 54 | Nga Lhakhang Zhey | Ngaa Lhakhang, Chokhor, Bumthang | 19th –21st November |
| 55 | Pangkhar Choedpa | Ura Lakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 2nd –5th December |
| 56 | Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Douchula, Thimphu | 13th December |
| 57 | Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 12th – 14th December (Thongdrel on last day) |
| 58 | Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 16th -18th December |
| 59 | Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 12th – 14th December (Thongdrel on last day) |
| 60 | Shingyer Meto Choedpa | Ura Lhakhag, Ura, Bumthang | 19th -23rd December |
| 61 | Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 19th –21st December (Mewang on 22nd December) |
Festival dates are tentative and may change. Please confirm before booking.
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