Bhutan Festival Tour

Festivals in Bhutan are celebrated with utter charm and glamour. It is a huge essence of the rich Buddhist culture that is locally known as Tsechu. The festival is celebrated on the tenth day of the Bhutanese lunar calendar that is marked by the birthday of Guru Rinphoche, who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. The festival goes on for a period of 3 to 5 days where people from walks of life are welcomed.

Travel to Bhutan During Festivals

Thimphu Tshechu - This is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan that goes on for tenure of 3 days on the 10th day of the lunar calendar. It is attended by numerous tourists across the year. This festival is an event when the farmers take a break from their farm life with people dressed fine and hoping for each other's health and happiness. You can observe the folk dances, mask dances, and exorcism of all evil and wishing each other wellbeing and good luck.

Paro Tshechu - This is considered as one of the most religious festivals that are celebrated in Bhutan that has been celebrated since the 17th century that is held for tenure of 5 days, witnessing the rich culture and history. The specialty of this festival is the display of the Bhutan Cultural Tour is the gigantic thangka (embroidered painting), the Guru Throngdrols.

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Punakha Tshechu - Punakha is located in the western part of Bhutan where the Punakha Drubchen is a unique festival where the male members dress in local militia. Punakha Tshechu was started in the year 2005 in order to preserve Buddhist teachings and keep alive the noble deeds of Zhabdrung Rimpoche. This festival is remarked by the make dances, events and enactments that go on for tenure of 5 days.

Trongsa Tshechu - This is an amazing festival that holds relevance in Bhutan that is the home of the Royal Family that is visited by people from all walks of life. The festival goes on for 3 days that is filled with life where you get to see mask dances folk songs and also exchange blessings and wellbeing among one another.

Haa Tshechu - The Haa summer festival is a lively event that is held for the traditional living-culture, nomadic lifestyles, unique Bhutanese cuisines, religious performances and traditional sports. You get a glimpse of the lives and traditions of the Bhutan's nomadic herders where you get to enjoy folk songs, dances and many things alike.