Paro and Thimphu Festivals are by far the most popular festivals in Bhutan. There are two main reasons why they are so popular. Firstly, they are located in the Western part of Bhutan, an hour drive away from the airport. So it is possible for you to do a four days visit just to attend the festival. If the festival is taking place in Eastern Bhutan, you would have to visit Bhutan for a minimum of 10 days. Secondly, Paro and Thimphu Festivals take place in spring and autumn respectively, 2 of the best seasons to visit Bhutan.
Three years ago, we would usually recommend travelers to books at least six months before their travel dates. With the growing number of hotels in Bhutan, we can usually accommodate travelers on last minute notice. However, do note that experienced guides are in high demand during this period. If you do have some flexibility with your travel schedule, we would recommend going for less popular festivals.
Name | Town | Start Date | End Date |
Punakha Drubchen | Punakha | ||
Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | ||
Tharpaling Thongdrol | Bumthang | ||
Punakha Drubchen | Punakha | ||
Punakha Drubchen | Punakha | ||
Punakha Drubchen | Punakha | ||
Talo Tshechu | Punakha | ||
Zhemgang Tshechu |
Zhemgang | ||
Gomphukora |
Trashigang |
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Gasa Tshechu |
Gasa |
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Paro Tshechu | Paro | ||
Chhorten Kora | Trashi Yangtse | ||
Domkhar Tshechu | Bumthang | ||
Ura Yakchoe | Bumthang | ||
Rhododendron Festival | Thimphu | ||
Nimalung Tshechu | Bumthang | Jul 10, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 |
Kurjey Tshechu | Bumthang | Jul 11, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 |
Haa Summer Festival | Haa Valley | Jul 13, 2019 | Jul 14, 2019 |
Mushroom Festival | Thimphu | Aug 15, 2019 | Aug 16, 2019 |
Masutaki Mushroom Festival | Bumthang | Aug 23, 2019 | Aug 24, 2019 |
Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race) | Bumthang | Sep 07, 2019 | |
Thimphu Drubchen | Thimphu | Oct 04, 2019 | |
Wangdue Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Oct 06, 2019 |
Oct 08, 2019 |
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Bumthang | Oct 08, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 |
Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Oct 08, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 |
Gangtey Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 13, 2019 |
Thangbi Mani | Bumthang | Oct 11, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 |
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Thimphu | Oct 14, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 |
Royal Highland Festival | Gasa | Oct 23, 2019 | |
Chhukha Tshechu | Chukha | Nov 04, 2019 | Nov 06, 2019 |
Jakar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 05, 2019 | Nov 09, 2019 |
Dechenphu Tshechu Dechenphu | Thimphu | Nov 07, 2019 | |
Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel | Nov 10, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 |
Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey | Nov 11, 2019 | |
Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Bumthang | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
Prakhar Duchhoed | Bumthang | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Dec 03, 2019 | Dec 06, 2019 |
Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Dec 03, 2019 | Dec 05, 2019 |
Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Dec 12, 2019 | |
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Dec 12, 2019 | |
Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Thimphu | Dec 13, 2019 |
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