Tshechu mask dance religious festivals are essential part of Bhutanese culture. They are held in different part of the country thorough the year. There are also many other events in Bhutan, ranging from the marathons, bike races, exhibitions, Hindu festivals etc. See our most complete list available on Internet below!
| Event name and palce | Tentative dates |
|---|---|
 Nabji & Korphu Lhakhang Drup, Nabji Lhakhang & Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji & Korphu, Trongsa, Nabji Korphu |
2 – 4 Led 2018 |
| Winter Solstice, All over Bhutan | 2 Led 2018 |
| Dagana Tshechu, Dagana Dzong, Dagana | 8 – 12 Led 2018 |
| Domsing Lhakhang Tshechu, Domsing Lhakhang, Jamkhar, Trashi Yangtse | 15 – 16 Led 2018 |
| Tawsang Tshechu, Tawsang Goenpa, Lhuntse | 16 Led 2018 |
| Traditional Day of Offering, All over Bhutan | 17 Led 2018 |
| Ngatshang Tshechu, Tashi Choephel Lhakang, Ngatshang, Mongar | 25 – 27 Led 2018 |
| Bon-Choe Rup, Kikhar / Dakphel, Zhemgang | 26 Led 2018 |
| Tsatse Dzongklingoen Tshechu, Tsatse Dzong, Nanong, Pemagatshel | 26 – 27 Led 2018 |
| Churzegang Tshechu, Churzegang Lhakhang, Gelephu, Sarpang | 27 Led 2018 |
| Bon-Choe Rup, Goling / Zhobling / Nyakhar / Tshaidang / Kamjong / Duedmang, Zhemgang | 29 – 31 Led 2018 |
| Shali Tshechu, Shumar/Shali, Pemagatshel | 29 – 31 Led 2018 |
| Losar (New Year), All over Bhutan | 16 – 17 Úno 2018 |
|
Punakha Drubchen, Punakha dzong, Punakha |
19 – 24 Úno 2018 |
| Pelden Lhamoi Drupchen, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 20 – 22 Úno 2018 |
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the 5th King, Bhutan | 21 – 23 Úno 2018 |
| Phurba Dubchen, Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse | 22 Feb – 2 Bře 2018 |
| Lhamoizingkha Tshechu, Lhamoizigkhag Dratshang, Dagana | 23 – 25 Úno 2018 |
|
Nomad Festival, Nagasphel, Bumthang |
23 Úno 2018 ? |
| Khengzor Tshechu, Khengzor Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 24 – 26 Úno 2018 |
| Li Chi Bi Tshechu, Li Chi Bi, Goshing, Zhemgang | 25 Úno 2018 |
|
Punakha Tshechu, Punakha Dzong, Punakha |
25 – 27 Úno 2018 |
| Nganglam Tshechu, Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 28 Feb – 2 Bře 2018 |
| Buli Mani, Buli Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang, Bumthang | 2 – 4 Bře 2018 |
| Tangsibi Mani, Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 2 – 4 Bře 2018 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol, Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chummey, Bumthang | 2 Bře 2018 |
|
Bhutan International Marathon, Punakha Dzong, Punakha |
5 Bře 2018 |
| Zhuri Duechoed, Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang | 12 Bře 2018 |
| Gayden Choedpa, Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 15 – 17 Bře 2018 |
| Kharphug Lhasel, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 20 Bře 2018 |
|
Gasa Tshechu, Gasa Dzong, Gasa |
24 – 26 Bře 2018 |
|
Gomphu Kora (Gomkora), Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang |
24 – 26 Bře 2018 |
|
Talo Tshechu, Talo Gompa, Punakha |
24 – 26 Bře 2018 |
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Tsirang Tshechu, Tsirang Dzong, Tsirang |
24 – 26 Bře 2018 |
|
Zhemgang Tshechu, Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang |
24 – 27 Bře 2018 |
| Prayue Choe, Buli/Tali/Kihar, Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 26 Bře 2018 |
|
Paro Tshechu, Rinpung Dzong, Paro |
27 – 31 Bře 2018 |
| Pantang Tshechu, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 29 Bře 2018 |
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Drukpa (Chenga) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse |
31 Bře 2018 |
| Karphu Lhasel, Edi Lhakhang, Gelephu, Sarpang | 11 – 13 Dub 2018 |
|
Dakpa (Namgang) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse |
16 Dub 2018 |
|
Rhododendron Festival, Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu |
21 – 23 Dub 2018 |
| Dungkhar Tshechu, Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 23 – 26 Dub 2018 |
| Dungmed Tshechu, Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 23 – 25 Dub 2018 |
| Tashicholing Tshechu, Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 23 – 25 Dub 2018 |
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Domkhar Tshechu, Domkhar, Chumey, Bumthang |
25 – 27 Dub 2018 |
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Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition, National Memorial Chorten, Thimphu |
25 – 30 Dub 2018 |
| Zhabdrung Kuchoe (Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung), All over Bhutan | 25 Dub 2018 |
| Ura Yakchoe, Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 26 – 29 Dub 2018 |
| Birth Anniversary of 3rd Druk Gyalpo, All over Bhutan | 2 Kvě 2018 |
| Due Mang ti Tshechu, Goshing, Zhemgang | 10 Kvě 2018 |
| Zobel Tshechu, Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 27 – 29 Kvě 2018 |
| Bon-Choe (summer), Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang | 28 Kvě 2018 |
| Lord Buddha's Paranirvana, All over Bhutan | 29 Kvě 2018 |
| Coronation Marathon, Paro | 2 Čer 2018 |
| Padseling Kuchoed, Padselling Gonpa, Choekhor, Bumthang | 3 – 4 Čer 2018 |
| Pedestrian day, All over Bhutan | 5 Čer 2018 |
| Der Choed, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 20 – 23 Čer 2018 |
| Dechenling Tshechu, Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 21 – 23 Čer 2018 |
| Nimalung Tshechu, Nimalung Dratshang, Chummey, Bumthang | 21 – 23 Čer 2018 |
|
Trelda Tshechu, Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen Chholing Monastry, Dramitse & Yagang Lhakhang, Mongar |
21 – 23 Čer 2018 |
| Birth Anniversary of Guru Rimpoche, All over Bhutan | 23 Čer 2018 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu, Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 23 Čer 2018 |
| Khamdang Tendra Tshechu, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 23 Čer 2018 |
| Khangma Tshechu, Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 23 – 25 Čer 2018 |
|
Kurjey Tshechu, Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang |
23 Čer 2018 |
| Trashi Yangtse Tredha Tshechu, Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang & Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashi Yangtse | 23 Čer 2018 |
|
Haa Summer Festival, Town Festival Ground, Haa |
14 – 15 Črv 2018 |
| First Sermon of Lord Buddha, All over Bhutan | 16 Črv 2018 |
| Kadam Tshechu, Kadam Goenpa, Mongar | 23 – 25 Črv 2018 |
| Tor Dok, Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar | 25 – 27 Črv 2018 |
| Hungla Chokhor, Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse | 9 – 11 Srp 2018 |
| Kengcham Mangdok Chukor, Yarphel Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashi Yangtse | 9 – 13 Srp 2018 |
| Aa-hoi Bon Choe, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 14 Srp 2018 |
| Annual Mushroom Festival, Genekha, Thimphu | 15 – 16 Srp 2018 |
| Dongdorla Duechoed, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 17 – 21 Srp 2018 |
| Thrumshingla to Purgyela Festival, Ura village, Bumthang | 18 Srp 2018 |
| Matsutake Mushroom Festival, Ura, Bumthang | 23 – 24 Srp 2018 |
| Chha Festival, Chhusa & Zimpong, Kurtoe, Lhuntse | 24 – 27 Srp 2018 |
| Sa Nyen Tshechu, Reling Lhakhang, Sherimuhung, Mongar | 25 – 27 Srp 2018 |
|
Takila Chham, Takila Lhakhang, Lhuntse |
26 Srp 2018 |
| Chukor, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 1 – 9 Zář 2018 |
|
Tour Of The Dragon (Bicycle Race), Thimphu, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang |
1 Zář 2018 |
| Wangzhing Rabney, Wangzhing Lhakhang, Lhuntse | 4 – 5 Zář 2018 |
| Khadro Kang sol cham, Kadam Lhakhang, Khengkhar, Mongar | 6 – 9 Zář 2018 |
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Thimphu Dromche, Tashichoe Dzong, Thimphu |
15 Zář 2018 |
| Bum Tashi Festival, Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 16 Zář 2018 |
| Khadro Kong Sag Cham, Samten Choeling Lhakhang, Tsakaling, Mongar | 16 – 19 Zář 2018 |
| Neypai Chha, Ney Village, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 16 – 22 Zář 2018 |
| Goenpung Tshechu, Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel | 17 – 19 Zář 2018 |
| Kothakpa Tshechu, Shumar / Kothakpa, Pemagatshel | 17 – 19 Zář 2018 |
| Tokaphu Tshechu, Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse | 17 – 19 Zář 2018 ? |
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Wangdue Tshechu, Tencholing Army Ground, Wangdue |
17 – 19 Zář 2018 |
| Dorjitse Kuchoed, Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang | 18 – 19 Zář 2018 |
| Shaksinggoenpa Tshechu, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 18 – 20 Zář 2018 |
| Galing Goenpa Tshechu, Galing Goenpa, Chhukha | 19 – 20 Zář 2018 |
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Tamshing Phala Chhoepa, Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang |
19 – 21 Zář 2018 ? |
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Thimphu Tshechu, Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu |
19 – 21 Zář 2018 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu II, Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 22 – 24 Zář 2018 |
| Nangkor Tshechu, Shumar, Pemagatshel | 22 – 24 Zář 2018 |
| Blessed Rainy Day, All over Bhutan | 23 Zář 2018 |
|
Gangtey Tshechu, Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjika (Gangtey) |
23 – 24 Zář 2018 |
| Kadam Tshechu, Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 23 – 26 Zář 2018 |
|
Thangbi Mani (Mewang), Thangbi Lhakhang, Bumthang |
23 – 25 Zář 2018 ? |
| Tshapamey Wang, Dzong, Lhuntse | 24 Zář 2018 |
| Khomshar Kharphug, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 25 Zář 2018 |
| Birds Festival, Tingtibi Lower Secondary School, Tingtibi, Zhemgang | 8 – 10 Říj 2018 |
|
Jomolhari Mountain Festival, Damgochong, Upper Paro |
14 – 15 Říj 2018 |
| Bardo Thongdral Gar Cham, Ugyen Gatshel Lhakhang, Jurmey, Mongar | 15 – 19 Říj 2018 |
| Shingkhar Rabney, Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 15 – 19 Říj 2018 |
|
Chhukha Tshechu, Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha |
17 – 19 Říj 2018 |
|
Jakar Tshechu, Jakar Dzong, Bumthang |
17 – 19 Říj 2018 |
| Lanyiri Tshechu, Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 17 – 19 Říj 2018 |
| Tshebar Tshechu II, Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 17 – 20 Říj 2018 |
| Ugyencholing Kangsel, Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang | 17 – 19 Říj 2018 |
| Goenkar Tshechu, Goenpa Karpo, Khoma, Lhuntse | 18 – 20 Říj 2018 |
| Dassain, All over Bhutan | 19 Říj 2018 |
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Dechenphu Tshechu, Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu |
19 Říj 2018 |
| Dungmed Tshechu II, Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 22 – 24 Říj 2018 |
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Pemagatshel Tshechu, Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel |
22 – 24 Říj 2018 ? |
|
Royal Highlander Festival, Laya |
23 – 24 Říj 2018 |
| Bardo Kharphug, Bardo, Zhemgang | 24 Říj 2018 |
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Jambay Lhakhang Drup, Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang |
24 – 27 Říj 2018 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed, Prakhar Lhakhang, Bumthang | 25 – 27 Říj 2018 |
| Sonamthang Tshechu, Panbang Dungkhag, Zhemgang | 29 – 31 Říj 2018 |
| Laya Aolay, Laya village, Laya | 30 Říj 2018 |
| Descending day of Lord Buddha, All over Bhutan | 31 Říj 2018 |
| Coronation Day of His Majesty the King, All over Bhutan | 1 Lis 2018 |
| Sumthrang Rabdhey (Kangsol), Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 3 – 7 Lis 2018 ? |
| Khomshar Bon-Choe Katag, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 6 Lis 2018 |
| Tihar (Diwali), All over Bhutan, especially southern regions | 7 – 9 Lis 2018 |
| Goenpoi Dromche, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 8 – 10 Lis 2018 |
| Birth Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo & Constitution Day, All over Bhutan | 11 Lis 2018 |
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Black Necked Crane Festival, Gangtey Gompa, Phobjika (Gangtey) |
11 Lis 2018 |
| Kang Sol Chhenmo, Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar | 14 – 18 Lis 2018 |
| Dechenling Tshechu II, Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 15 – 18 Lis 2018 |
| Menchu Pemaphuendey, Norbugang, Pemagatshel | 15 – 18 Lis 2018 |
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Mongar Tshechu, Mongar Dzong, Mongar |
15 – 18 Lis 2018 |
| Silambee Tshechu, Na Gor Lhakhang, Silambee, Mongar | 15 – 18 Lis 2018 |
| Thrichu goenpa Tshechu, Thrichu goenpa, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse | 15 – 18 Lis 2018 |
| Tang Namkha Rabney, Namkha Lhakhang, Bumthang | 16 – 17 Lis 2018 |
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Trashigang Tshechu, Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang |
17 – 19 Lis 2018 |
| Geokar Lhakhang Tshechu, Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashi Yangtse | 18 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Tafu Tsechu, Tafu Lhakhang, Phobjika (Gangtey) | 19 – 20 Lis 2018 |
| Doedel Pemacholing Tshechu, Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse | 20 – 24 Lis 2018 |
| Buli Tshechu, Buli, Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Gamung Tshechu, Shumar / Gamung, Pemagatshel | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Gonphug Tshechu, Gomphu, Trong, Zhemgang | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Goshing Tshechu, Goshing, Zhemgang | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Ngatshang Tshechu II, Sang Ngag Choeling Lhakhang, Ngatshang, Mongar | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Phumithang Tshechu, Phumithang Dratshang, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Shingkhar Tshechu, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Thrisa Tshechu, Thrisa, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Wamling Tshechu, Wamling, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 21 – 23 Lis 2018 |
| Bjoka Tshechu, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 22 – 25 Lis 2018 |
| Chojam Rabney, Chojamrab Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang | 22 – 26 Lis 2018 |
| Kadam Tshechu, Kadam Zangtopelri, Chaskhar, Mongar | 22 – 24 Lis 2018 |
| Kangsol Chhenmo, Yak Dued Goenpa, Chaskhar, Mongar | 22 – 24 Lis 2018 |
| Khangma Tshechu II, Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 22 – 24 Lis 2018 |
| Ladrong Rabney Tshechu, Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey, Lhuntse | 22 – 26 Lis 2018 |
| Bon-Choe, Dangkhar / Trong / Tali / Buli / Kihar / Nangkhor / Thrisa / Shingkhar / Wamling / Radhi / Nimshong / Langdorbi, Zhemgang | 23 Lis 2018 |
| Dangkhar Tshechu, Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang | 23 Lis 2018 |
| Dekiling Tshechu, Dekiling Goenpa, Gelephu Thromde, Sarpang | 23 Lis 2018 |
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Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham, Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang |
23 Lis 2018 |
| Khengkhar Tshechu, Dungkhar Goenpa, Khengkhar, Mongar | 23 Lis 2018 |
| Khomshar Tshechu, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 23 Lis 2018 |
| Ma-mung Trong Tshechu, Ma-Mung Trong, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 23 Lis 2018 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu (Nga Lhakhang Zhi), Ngaa Lhakhang, Bumthang | 23 – 25 Lis 2018 |
| Ngala Trong Tshechu, Ngala Trong, Zhemgang | 23 Lis 2018 |
| Tashibee Tshechu, Tashibee, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 23 Lis 2018 |
| Pangkhar Choepa, Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 2 – 7 Pro 2018 |
| Sombrang Kangsol, Sombrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 3 – 5 Pro 2018 |
| Jangchubling Tshechu, Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 5 – 6 Pro 2018 |
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Druk Wangyel Tshechu, Dochula, Thimphu, Thimphu |
13 Pro 2018 |
| Birds Festival, Tingtibi Lower Secondary School, Tingtibi, Zhemgang | 15 – 16 Pro 2018 |
| Dungkar Tshechu, Dungkar Choeji Ngatshang, Lhuntse | 15 – 18 Pro 2018 |
| Dungkhor Tshechu, Dungkhor Lhakhang, Chokhorling, Pemagatshel | 15 – 17 Pro 2018 |
| Gelephu Rabney Dratsang Tshechu, Gelephu Dratshang, Gelephu Thromde, Sarpang | 15 – 17 Pro 2018 |
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Lhuentse Tshechu, Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuntse |
15 – 17 Pro 2018 |
| Mendrel Tshechu, Mendrel Lhakhang, Chongshing, Pemagatshel | 15 – 18 Pro 2018 |
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Trongsa Tshechu, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa |
15 – 17 Pro 2018 |
| National Day, All over Bhutan | 17 Pro 2018 |
| Daga Trashiyangtshi Annual Tshechu, Tshechupang, Daga Dzong, Dagana | 18 – 22 Pro 2018 |
| Shinger Meto Choepda, Shingner Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 18 – 22 Pro 2018 |
| Domsing Lhakhang Tshechu, Domsing Lhakhang, Jamkhar, Trashi Yangtse | 19 – 23 Pro 2018 |
| Bangyue Tshechu, Bangyue Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 20 – 22 Pro 2018 |
| Dechen Pelri Tshechu, Dechen Pelri Lhakhang, Chimong, Pemagatshel | 20 – 22 Pro 2018 |
| Sangay Lingpai Cham, Chimung Gewog, Pemagatshel | 20 – 22 Pro 2018 |
| Wongborang Tshechu, Wongborang Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 20 – 22 Pro 2018 |
| Kidlung Choedpa, Kidlung Lhakhang, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 21 – 22 Pro 2018 |
| Labar Tshechu, Labar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 21 – 23 Pro 2018 |
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Nabji & Korphu Lhakhang Drup, Nabji Lhakhang & Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji & Korphu, Trongsa, Nabji Korphu |
22 – 24 Pro 2018 |
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Dagapela Tshechu, Dagapela lhakhang, Dagana |
29 – 31 Pro 2018 |
Please always reconfirm the dates of the festival before making concrete plan, because the date can change due to astrological concerns and other reasons without any notice.
Sources: Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators, Tourism Council of Bhutan, Bhutan Travel Portal & our own investigation.