The Kingdom of Bhutan remained largely cut off from the rest of the world up until the early 1960’s.
The tourism in Bhutan is based on the principle of sustainability, meaning that tourism must be environmentally and ecologically friendly, socially and culturally acceptable and economically viable. Tourism has been strictly limited in Bhutan in order to preserve and nurture the traditional culture.
Visitors must have a visa prior to arriving in Bhutan. Visas are granted by the government in Bhutan, subject to advance booking of tour arrangements.. Exotic Journeys International will obtain visas for its clients. It may take about 60 days for paper work.
Flying into Bhutan’s only international airport, Paro, is an exciting experience. The descent into Paro valley brings you to the close proximity to the mountain tops than most other flights in the world. The flight between Paro and Kathmandu is one of the most exciting ones as the aircraft passes over four of the five highest mountains in the world. In clear weather, you will enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kangchenjunga.
At present two carriers operate to Bhutan, Drukair and Bhutan Airlines. Currently, there are flights to Paro, from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Bodh Gaya, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Guwahati, Singapore and Mumbai. |
Weather Bhutan has all four seasons and the climate varies widely depending on the altitude.
Spring (March, April & May): Tthe weather is mild and pleasant. Thee valleys of Bhutan are green with fresh vegetation and fruit trees. Spring is the time for famous Paro Tsechu Festival.
Autumn (September, October & November): The weather is lovely with clear blue skies and provides clear views of some of the tallest mountains in the world. It is nice time for out door active tours and trekking. The climate is cool and temperate.
Monsoon (June, July & August); During monsoon, Bhutan gets more rainfall but sapphire skies and warm weather offer pleasnt time to visit cultural and historical places.
Winter (December, January, February) is sunny and cool. It is the time to visit Paro, Wangdue, Punakha, Thimphu and Haa.
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Bhutan Festival Dates - 2018 - Whenever you want it! |
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FESTIVALS |
PLACE |
DATES |
| 1 |
Tawsang Tshechu |
Tawsang Goenpa, Lhuentse |
16th January |
| 2 |
Ngatshang Tshechu |
Tashi Choephel Lhakang,
Ngatshang, Mongar |
25th - 27th January |
| 3 |
Tsatse Dzongklingoen
Tshechu |
Tsatse Dzong, Nanong,
Pemagatshel |
26th - 27th January |
| 4 |
Bon-Choe Rup |
Kikhar/Dakphel, Nangkhor,
Zhemgang |
26th January |
| 5 |
Churzegang Tshechu |
Churzegang Lhakhang, Gelephu,
Sarpang |
27th January |
| 6 |
Bon-Choe Rup |
Goling/ Zhobling/Nyakhar/ Tshaidan
g/Kamjong/ Duedmang, Zhemgang |
29th - 31st January |
| 7 |
Shali Tshechu |
Shumar/Shali, Pemagatshel |
29th - 31st January |
| 8 |
Punakha Drubchen |
Punakha Dzong, Punakha |
21st - 24th February |
| 9 |
Lhamoi Dromche |
Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
20th - 22nd February |
| 10 |
Phurba Dubchen |
Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang,
Ramjar, Trashiyangtse |
22nd February - 2nd March |
| 11 |
Khengzor Tshechu |
Khengzor Lhakhang,Khar,
Pemagatshel |
24th - 26th February |
| 12 |
Lhamoizingkha
Tshechu |
Lhamoizigkhag Dratshang, Dagana |
23rd - 25th February |
| 13 |
Li Chi Bi Tshechu |
Li Chi Bi, Goshing, Zhemgang |
25th February |
| 14 |
Punakha Tshechu |
Punakha Dzong, Punakha |
25th - 27thFebruary |
| 15 |
Nganglam Tshechu |
Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel,
Pemagatshel |
28th February - 2nd March |
| 16 |
Tangsibi Mani |
Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang |
2nd - 4th March |
| 17 |
Tharpaling Thongtrel |
Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang |
2nd March |
| 18 |
Buli Mani |
Buli Lhakhang, Chumey,Bumthang |
2nd - 4th March |
| 19 |
Bhutan International
Marathon |
(Annual event organized by Bhutan
Olympic Committee) |
5th March |
| 20 |
Zhuri Duechoed |
Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey,
Bumthang |
12th March |
| 21 |
Gayden Choedpa |
Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang |
15th - 17th March |
| 22 |
Chhorten Kora |
Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtse |
31st March - 16 April |
| 23 |
Kharphug Lhasel |
Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang |
20th March |
| 24 |
Tsirang Tshechu |
Tsirang |
24th - 26th March |
| 25 |
Gasa Tsechu |
Gasa Dzong, Gasa |
24th - 26th March |
| 26 |
Gomkora Tshechu |
GomphuKora, Trashiyangtse |
24th - 26th March |
| 27 |
Zhemgang Tshechu |
Zhemgang Dzong |
24th - 27th March |
| 28 |
Daga Trashiyangtshi
Tendra Tshechu |
Daga Dzong, Dagana |
26th March |
| 29 |
Prayue Choe |
Buli/Tali, Nangkhor, Zhemgang |
26th March |
| 30 |
Paro Tshechu |
Rinpung Dzong, Paro |
27th - 31st March |
| 31 |
Pantang Tshechu |
Phangkhar, Zhemgang |
29th March |
| 32 |
Karphu Lhasel |
Edi Lhakhang, Gelephu, Sarpang |
11th - 13th April |
| 33 |
Rhododendron
Festival |
Lamperi Botanical Garden,
Dochula, Thimphu |
20th - 22nd April |
| 34 |
Dungmed Tshechu |
Dungmed Lhakhang, Dungmin,
Pemagatshel |
23rd - 25th April |
| 35 |
Tashicholing Tshechu |
Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel |
23rd - 25th April |
| 36 |
Dungkhar Tshechu |
Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar,
Pemagatshel |
23rd - 26th April |
| 37 |
Domkhar Tshechu |
Domkhar Lhakhang, Chumey,
Bumthang |
25th - 27th April |
| 38 |
Ura Yakchoed |
Ura Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang |
26th - 29th April |
| 39 |
Due Mang ti Tshechu |
Goshing, Zhemgang |
10th May |
| 40 |
Zobel Tshechu |
Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel,
Pemagatshel |
27th - 29th May |
| 41 |
Bon-Choe |
Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang |
28th May |
| 42 |
Coronation Marathon |
Paro |
2nd June |
| 43 |
Padseling Kuchoed |
Padseling Goenpa, Choekhor,
Bumthang |
2nd - 4th June |
| 44 |
Der Choed |
Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang |
20th - 23rd June |
| 45 |
Dechenling Tshechu |
Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling,
pemagatshel |
21st - 23rd June |
| 46 |
Nimalung Tshechu |
Nimalung Dratshang, Bumthang |
21st - 23rd June |
| 47 |
Trel Da Tshechu |
Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen
Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar |
21st - 23rd June |
| 48 |
Trel Da Tshechu |
Yagang Lhakhang, Mongar |
21st - 23rd June |
| 49 |
Dungsingma Tshechu |
Dungsingma, Yurung ,
Pemagatshel |
23rd June |
| 50 |
Khamdang Tendra
Tshechu |
Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashiyangtse |
23rd June |
| 51 |
Kurjey Tshechu |
Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor,
Bumthang |
23rd June |
| 52 |
Teldra Tshechu |
Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang,
Ramjar, Trashiyangtse |
23rd June |
| 53 |
Teldra Tshechu |
Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashiyangtse |
23rd June |
| 54 |
Trel Da Tshechu |
Yak Dued Goenpa, Chaskhar,
Mongar |
23rd June |
| 55 |
Trel Da Tshechu |
Dungkhar Goenpa, Khengkhar,
Mongar |
23rd June |
| 56 |
Trel Da Tshechu |
Sang Ngag Choeling Lhakhang,
Ngatshang, Mongar |
23rd June |
| 57 |
Khangma Tshechu |
Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung,
Pemagatshel |
23rd - 25th June |
| 58 |
Haa Summer Festival |
Town festival Ground, Haa |
14th - 15th July |
| 59 |
Annual Tshechu |
Kadam Goenpa, Mongar |
23rd - 25th July |
| 60 |
Tor Dok |
Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar |
25th - 27th July |
| 61 |
Annual Mushroom
Festival |
Genekha, Thimphu |
15th - 16th August |
| 62 |
Hungla Chokhor |
Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang,
Trashiyangtse |
9th - 11th August |
| 63 |
Kengcham Mangdok
Chukor |
Yarphel Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashiyangtse |
9th - 13th August |
| 64 |
Masutaki Mushroom
Festival |
Ura, Bumthang |
23rd- 24th August |
| 65 |
Aa-hoi Bon Choe |
Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang |
14th August |
| 66 |
Don-dor la Duel
Choey |
Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang |
17th - 21st August |
| 67 |
Thrumshingla to
Purgyela Festival |
Ura Village, Ura, Bumthang |
18th August |
| 68 |
Chha Festival |
Tagmochhu, Lhuentse |
24th - 27th August |
| 69 |
Sa Nyen Tshechu |
Reling Lhakhang, Sherimuhung, Mongar |
25th - 27th August |
| 70 |
Takila Chham |
Takila Lhakhang, Lhuentse |
26th August |
| 71 |
Chukor |
Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang,
Trashiyangtse |
1st - 9th September |
| 72 |
Tour of the Dragon
(Bicycle Race) |
Bumthang to Thimphu |
1st September |
| 73 |
Wangzhing Rabney |
Wangzhing Lhakhang, Lhuentse |
4th - 5th September |
| 74 |
Khadro Kang sol
cham |
Kadam Lhakhang, Khengkhar,
Mongar |
6th - 9th September |
| 75 |
Thimphu Dromche |
Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu |
15th September |
| 76 |
Bum Tashi Festival |
Gasa Dzong, Gasa |
16th September |
| 77 |
KhadroKong Sag
Cham |
Samten Choeling Lhakhang,
Tsakaling, Mongar |
16th - 19th September |
| 78 |
Neypai Chha |
Ney Village, Gangzur, Lhuentse |
16th - 22nd September |
| 79 |
Annual Tshechu |
Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang,
Trashiyangtse |
17th - 19th September |
| 80 |
Kothakpa Tshechu |
Shumar/Kothakpa, Pemagatshel |
17th - 19th September |
| 81 |
Goenpung Tshechu |
Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel |
17th - 19th September |
| 82 |
Wandue Tshechu |
Tencholing Army Ground,
Wangduephodrang |
17th - 19th September |
| 83 |
Dorjitse Kuchoed |
Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang |
18th - 20th September |
| 84 |
Shaksinggoenpa
Tshechu |
Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang,
Trashiyangtse |
18th - 20th September |
| 85 |
Galing Goenpa
Tshechu |
Galing Goenpa, Chukha |
19th - 20th September |
| 86 |
Thimphu Tshechu |
Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu |
19th - 21st September |
| 87 |
Tamshing Phala
Choedpa |
Tamshing Lhakhang, Choekhor,
Bumthang |
19th - 21st September |
| 88 |
Dungsingma Tshechu |
Dungsingma, Yurung ,
Pemagatshel |
22nd - 24th September |
| 89 |
Nangkor Tshechu |
Shumar, Pemagatshel |
22nd - 24th September |
| 90 |
Thangbi Mewang |
Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor,
Bumthang |
23rd - 26th September |
| 91 |
Kadam Tshechu |
Kadam Lhakhang, Khar,
Pemagatshel |
23rd - 26th September |
| 92 |
Tshapamey Wang |
Dzong, Lhuentse |
24th September |
| 93 |
Khomshar Kharphug |
Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang |
25th September |
| 94 |
Bhutan Birds Festival |
Tingtibi, Zhemgang |
8th - 10th October |
| 95 |
Jhomolhari
Mountain Festival |
Dangojang, Thimphu |
4th - 5th October |
| 96 |
Bardo Thongdral Gar
Cham |
Ugyen Gatshel Lhakhang, Jurmey,
Mongar |
15th - 19th October |
| 97 |
Shingkhar Rabdhey |
Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang |
15th - 18th October |
| 98 |
Jakar Tshechu |
Jakar Dzong, Bumthang |
17 - 20 October |
| 99 |
Lanyiri Tshechu |
Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin,
Pemagatshel |
17th - 19th October |
| 100 |
Ugyencholing Kangsel |
Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang,
Bumthang |
17th - 19th October |
| 101 |
Chukha Tshechu |
Chukha Ngedrubtse Dzong,
Chukha |
17th - 19th October |
| 102 |
Tshebar Tshechu |
Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar,
Pemagatshel |
17th - 20th October |
| 103 |
Goenkar Tshechu |
Goenpa Karpo, Khoma, Lhuentse |
18th - 20th October |
| 104 |
Dungmed Tshechu |
Dungmed Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel |
22nd - 24th October |
| 105 |
Pemagatshel Tshechu |
Pemagatshel Dzong |
23rd - 25th November |
| 106 |
Royal Highland
Festival |
Laya, Gasa |
23rd - 24th October |
| 107 |
Bardo Kharphug |
Bardo, Zhemgang |
24th October |
| 108 |
Jambay Lhakang Drup |
Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor,
Bumthang |
24th - 27th October |
| 109 |
Prakar Duechoed |
Prakar Lhakang, Bumthang |
25th - 27th October |
| 110 |
Sonamthang Tshechu |
Panbang Dungkhag, Zhemgang |
29th - 31st October |
| 111 |
Laya Aolay |
Laya |
30th November |
| 112 |
Sumthrang Rabney |
Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura,
Bumthang |
3rd - 7th November |
| 113 |
Khomshar Bon-Choe
Katag |
Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang |
6th November |
| 114 |
Goenpoi Dromche |
Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
8th - 10th November |
| 115 |
Black necked Crane
Festival |
Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang |
11th November |
| 116 |
Kang Sol Chhenmo |
Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen
Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar |
14th - 18th November |
| 117 |
Mongar Tshechu |
Mongar Dzong, Mongar |
15th - 18th November |
| 118 |
Thrichugoenpa
Tshechu |
Thrichugoenpa, Tongzang, Trashiyangtse |
15th - 18th November |
| 119 |
Menchu
Pemaphuendey |
Norbugang, Pemagatshel |
15th - 18th November |
| 120 |
Silambee Tshechu |
Na Gor Lhakhang, Silambee,
Mongar |
15th - 18th November |
| 121 |
Trashigang Tshechu |
Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang |
17th - 19th November |
| 122 |
Tang Namkhar
Rabney |
Tang Namkhar Lhakhang, Tang,
Bumthang |
16th - 17th November |
| 123 |
Geokar Lhakhang |
Tshechu Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang,
Trashiyangtse |
18th - 23rd November |
| 124 |
Doedel Pemacholing
Tshechu |
Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang,
Ramjar, Trashiyangtse |
20th - 24th November |
| 125 |
Gonphug Tshechu |
Gomphu, Trong, Zhemgang |
21st - 23rd November |
| 126 |
Buli Tshechu |
Buli, Nangkhor, Zhemgang |
21st - 23rd November |
| 127 |
Gamung Tshechu |
Shumar/Gamung, Pemagatshel |
21st - 23rd November |
| 128 |
Ngatshang Tshechu |
Sang Ngag Choeling Lhakhang,
Ngatshang, Mongar |
21st - 23rd November |
| 129 |
Phumithang Tshechu |
Phumithang Dratshang, Shingkhar,
Zhemgang |
21st - 23rd November |
| 130 |
Shingkhar Tshechu |
Shingkhar, Zhemgang |
21st - 23rd November |
| 131 |
Wamling Tshechu |
Wamling, Shingkhar, Zhemgang |
21st - 23rd November |
| 132 |
Thrisa Tshechu |
Thrisa, Shingkhar, Zhemgang |
21st - 23rd November |
| 133 |
Goshing Tshechu |
Goshing, Zhemgang |
21st - 23rd November |
| 134 |
Kangsol Chhenmo |
Yak Dued Goenpa, Chaskhar, Mongar |
22nd - 24th November |
| 135 |
Kadam Tshechu |
Kadam Zangtopelri, Chaskhar,
Mongar |
22nd - 24th November |
| 136 |
Khangma Tshechu |
Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung,
Pemagatshel |
22nd - 24th November |
| 137 |
Bjoka Tshechu |
Bjoka/Trong,Zhemgang |
22nd - 25th November |
| 138 |
Chojam Rabney |
Chojam Lhakahng, Tang,
Bumthang |
22nd - 26th November |
| 139 |
Ladrong Rabney |
Tshechu Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey,
Lhuentse |
22nd - 26th November |
| 140 |
Bon-choe |
Thrisa/Shingkhar/Wamling/Radhi/
Nimshong, Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 141 |
Bon-Choe |
Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 142 |
Bon-Choe |
Buli/Tali/Kihar, Nangkhor,
Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 143 |
Dangkhar Tshechu |
Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 144 |
Ngala Trong Tshechu |
Ngala Trong, Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 145 |
Jambay Lhakang
Singye Cham |
Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor,
Bumthang |
23rd November |
| 146 |
Khengkhar Tshechu |
Dungkhar Goenpa, Khengkhar,
Mongar |
23rd November |
| 147 |
Khomshar Tshechu |
Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 148 |
Langdorbi Bon-Choe |
Langdorbi, Bardo, Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 149 |
Ma-mung Trong
Tshechu |
Ma-Mung Trong, Phangkhar,
Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 150 |
Tashibee Tshechu |
Tashibee, Pangkhar, Zhemgang |
23rd November |
| 151 |
Dekiling Tshechu |
Dekiling Goenpa, Gelephu
Thromde, Sarpang |
23rd November |
| 152 |
Nga Lhakhang Zhi |
Nga Lhakhang, Choekhor,
Bumthang |
23rd - 25th November |
| 153 |
Pangkhar Choedpa |
Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura,
Bumthang |
2nd - 7th December |
| 154 |
Druk Wangyel
Tshechu |
Dochula,Thimphu |
13th December |
| 155 |
Sombrang Kangsol |
Sombrang Lhakhang, Ura,
Bumthang |
3rd - 5th December |
| 156 |
Jangchubling Tshechu |
Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuentse |
5th - 6th December |
| 157 |
Lhuentse Tshechu |
Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse |
15th - 17th December |
| 158 |
Trongsa Tshechu |
Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
15th - 17th December |
| 159 |
Dungkhor Tshechu |
Dungkhor Lhakhang, Chokhorling,
Pemagatshel |
15th - 17th December |
| 160 |
Gelephu Rabney
Dratsang Tshechu |
Gelephu Dratshang, Gelephu
Thromde, Sarpang |
15th - 17th December |
| 161 |
Dungkar Tshechu |
Dungkar Choeje Nagtsang,
Lhuentse |
15th - 18th December |
| 162 |
Bhutan Birds Festival |
Tingtibi, Zhemgang |
15th - 16th December |
| 163 |
Mendrel Tshechu |
Mendrel Lhakhang, Chongshing,
Pemagatshel |
17th - 18th December |
| 164 |
Daga Trashiyangtshi
Annual Tshechu |
Tshechupang , Daga Dzong,
Dagana |
18th - 22nd December |
| 165 |
Domsing Lhakhang
Tshechu |
Domsing Lhakhang, Jamkhar,
Trashiyangtse |
19th - 23rd December |
| 166 |
Bangyue Tshechu |
Bangyue Lhakhang, Dungmin,
Pemagatshel |
20th - 22nd December |
| 167 |
Dechen Pelri Tshechu |
Dechen Pelri Lhakhang, Chimong,
Pemagatshel |
20th - 22nd December |
| 168 |
Sangay Lingpai Cham |
Chimung Gewog, Pemagatshel |
20th - 22nd December |
| 169 |
Wongborang Tshechu |
Wongborang Lhakhang, Dungmin,
Pemagatshel |
20th - 22nd December |
| 170 |
Labar Tshechu |
Labar Lhakhang, Khar,
Pemagatshel |
21st - 22nd December |
| 171 |
Kidlung Choedpa |
Kidlung Lhakhang, Gangzur,
Lhuentse |
21st - 22nd December |
| 172 |
Shinger Meto
Choepda |
Shinger Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang |
22nd December |
| 173 |
Nabji Lhakhang Drub |
Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa |
22nd December |
| 174 |
Korphu Lhakhang
Drub |
Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa |
22nd December |
| 175 |
Dagapela Tshechu |
Dagapela Lhakhang, Dagana |
29th - 31st December |
Source: Bhutan Tourism Council.
EJIUSA is not responsible for errors and omissions.
NOTE: Religious festival dates are based on lunar calendar. and tentative.
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