Paro Tshechu Festival Dancer Mask

Bhutan festivals and celebrations are true Bhutanese expressions of joy and reverence to local spirits. Picture vibrant colors, infectious laughter, and more smiles than you can count. That’s what you’ll find at Bhutan’s lively Buddhist festivals! These joyous celebrations are like the ultimate party where everyone’s invited – locals, tourists, and even the occasional yak (okay, maybe not the real yak).

Bhutan Tshechu Festivals 2024

Watch as masked dancers twirl and swirl in dazzling costumes, telling ancient stories that’ll make your head spin (in a good way). From the famous Paro Tsechu to the quirky Punakha Drubchen, these festivals are Bhutan’s way of saying, “Let’s have a blast while we honor our traditions!”

So pack your sense of wonder and join in the fun. Who knows? You might just find yourself doing a little happy dance too. After all, in the world’s happiest country, even the festivals and celebrations are on cloud nine!

Best Local Bhutan Festivals & Celebrations in 2024

NameTownStart DateEnd Date
Punakha DrubchenPunakhaFeb 16, 2024Feb 18, 2024
Punakha TshechuPunakhaFeb 19, 2024Feb 21, 2024
Tharpaling ThongdrolBumthangFeb 24, 2024
Thangbi ManiBumthangFeb 25, 2024Feb 27, 2024
Zhemgang TshechuZhemgangMar 17, 2024Mar 19, 2024
Gasa TshechuGasaMar 17, 2024Mar 19, 2024
Talo TshechuPunakhaMar 17, 2024Mar 19, 2024
GomphukoraTrashigangMar 17, 2024Mar 19, 2024
Paro TshechuParoMar 21, 2024Mar 25, 2024
Chhorten KoraTrashigangMar 25, 2024Apr 08, 2024
Rhododendron FestivalThimphuApr 13, 2024Apr 14, 2024
Domkhar TshechuBumthangApr 18, 2024Apr 20, 2024
Ura YakchoeBumthangApr 20, 2024Apr 24, 2024
Nimalung TshechuBumthangJun 14, 2024Jun 16, 2024
Kurjey TshechuBumthangJun 16, 2024
Haa Summer FestivalHaa ValleyJul 14, 2024Jul 15, 2024
Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)ThimphuSep 02, 2024
Thimphu DrubchenThimphuSep 09, 2024
Wangdue TshechuWangdue PhodrangSep 11, 2024Sep 13, 2024
Tamshing Phala ChhoepaBumthangSep 13, 2024Sep 15, 2024
Thimphu TshechuThimphuSep 13, 2024Sep 15, 2024
Gangtey TshechuWangdue PhodrangSep 16, 2024Sep 18, 2024
Thangbi ManiBumthangSep 17, 2024Sep 19, 2024
Thangbi MewangBumthangSep 18, 2024Sep 19, 2024
Jakar TshechuBumthangOct 10, 2024Oct 12, 2024
Chhukha TshechuChukhaOct 10, 2024Oct 12, 2024
Jhomolhari Mountain FestivalThimphuOct 14, 2024Oct 15, 2024
Prakhar DuchhoedBumthangOct 18, 2024Oct 20, 2024
Royal Highland festival (Laya)LayaOct 23, 2024Oct 24, 2024
Dechenphu TshechuThimphuNov 03, 2024
Mongar TshechuMongarNov 09, 2024Nov 11, 2024
Pemagatshel TshechuPemagatshelNov 09, 2024Nov 11, 2024
Trashigang TshechuTrashigangNov 09, 2024Nov 11, 2024
Black Necked Crane FestivalWangdue PhodrangNov 11, 2024
Nalakhar TshechuBumthangNov 15, 2024Nov 17, 2024
Jambay Lhakhang DrupBumthangNov 15, 2024Nov 18, 2024
Jambay Lhakhang Singye ChamBumthangNov 15, 2024
Lhuentse TshechuLhuentseDec 08, 2024Dec 10, 2024
Trongsa TshechuTrongsaDec 08, 2024Dec 10, 2024
Druk Wangyel TshechuThimphuDec 13, 2024
Samdrupjongkhar TshechuSamdrup JongkharDec 13, 2024Dec 15, 2024
Nabji Lhakhang DrupTrongsaDec 15, 2024Dec 16, 2024
Courtesy of Tourism Council of Bhutan.