Event Calendar

In almost every Dzong (monastic fortress) and monastery there is an annual traditional festival (in Bhutan these are called tshechus). Tshechus usually take place on or around the 10th day of the month according to the lunar calendar. The normal duration for a tshechu is three days. Tourists are welcomed to tshechus under the provision that they act in an accordingly respectful manner. Due to the nature of the lunar calendar exact dates for tshechus vary from year to year.

The following table provides an annual overview for the most prominent festivals. Your Tour Operator will know the exact dates and may even be able to recommend some of the lesser known festivals in smaller monasteries that will better fit to your itinerary.

Annual Calendar of Tshechus (approximate dates)

Festival Town Duration Month
Trongsa Tshechu Trongsa Dzong 3 Days January
Lhuntshe Tshechu Lhuntshe Dzong 3 Days January
Punakha Dromche Punakha Dzong 5 Days February
Chorten Kora Trashi Yangtse 1 Day February and March
Paro Tshechu Paro Dzong 5 Days March
Nimalung Tshechu Bumthang Dzong 3 Days June
Haa Tshechu Lhakhang Karpo 3 Days September
Kurjey Tshechu Bumthang, Kurjey Monastery 1 Day June
Thimphu Drubchen Thimphu Dzong 4 Days September
Thimphu Tshechu Thimphu Dzong 3 Days September
Wangdi Tshechu Wangdue Dzong 3 Days September
Tangbi Mani Bumthang, Tangbi Monastery 3 Days September
Jambay Lakhang Drup Bumthang, Jambay Monastery 4 Days October
Prakhar Duchoe Bumthang 3 Days October
Mongar Tshechu Mongar Dzong 3 Days December
Trashigang Tshechu Trashigang Dzong 3 Days December

Precise dates and detailed information for the main festivals of the current year can be found under tsechus.



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