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 |
|---|---|
| Nyilo (Winter Solstice), All over Bhutan | 3 Led 2019 |
| Traditional Day of Offering, All over Bhutan | 6 Led 2019 |
| Losar (New Year), All over Bhutan | 5 – 6 Úno 2019 |
| Pelden Lhamoi Drupchen, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 10 – 12 Úno 2019 |
| Phurba Dubchen, Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse | 12 – 19 Úno 2019 |
 Punakha Drubchen, Punakha dzong, Punakha |
12 – 14 Úno 2019 |
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Trashi Yangtse Tshechu, Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse |
13 – 15 Úno 2019 |
| Khengzor Tshechu, Khengzor Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 14 – 16 Úno 2019 |
| Naktshang Tshechu, Nyalamdung Naktshang, Khoma, Lhuntse | 15 – 18 Úno 2019 |
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Punakha Tshechu, Punakha Dzong, Punakha |
15 – 17 Úno 2019 |
| Nganglam Tshechu, Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 17 – 19 Úno 2019 |
| Tangsibi Mani, Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 18 – 22 Úno 2019 |
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Drukpa (Chenga) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse |
19 Úno 2019 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol, Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chummey, Bumthang | 19 Úno 2019 |
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the 5th King, Bhutan | 21 – 23 Úno 2019 |
| Zhuri Duechoed, Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang | 1 – 2 Bře 2019 |
| Gayden Choedpa, Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 4 – 6 Bře 2019 |
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Dakpa (Namgang) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse |
6 Bře 2019 |
| Kharphug Lhasel, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 9 Bře 2019 |
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Gasa Tshechu, Gasa Dzong, Gasa |
13 – 16 Bře 2019 |
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Talo Tshechu, Talo Gompa, Punakha |
13 – 16 Bře 2019 |
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Zhemgang Tshechu, Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang |
13 – 16 Bře 2019 |
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Gasa Tshechu, Gasa Dzong, Gasa |
14 – 16 Bře 2019 |
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Gomphu Kora (Gomkora), Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang |
14 – 16 Bře 2019 |
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Tsirang Tshechu, Tsirang Dzong, Tsirang |
14 – 16 Bře 2019 |
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Zhemgang Tshechu, Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang |
14 – 17 Bře 2019 |
| Dzongdra Tshechu, Dzongdrakha Lhakhang, Luni | 16 Bře 2019 |
| Prewchoed, Buli/Tali/Nangkhor | 16 Bře 2019 |
| Trelda Tshechu (Dagana), Dagana Dzongkhag Courtyard, Dagana | 16 Bře 2019 |
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Paro Tshechu, Rinpung Dzong, Paro |
17 – 21 Bře 2019 |
| Pantang Tshechu, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 19 Bře 2019 |
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Drukpa (Chenga) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse |
21 Bře 2019 |
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Dakpa (Namgang) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse |
5 Dub 2019 |
| Bhutan Sports Festival , Phobjika (Gangtey) | 6 Dub 2019 |
| Dungmed Tshechu, Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 12 – 14 Dub 2019 |
| Dungkhar Tshechu, Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 13 – 15 Dub 2019 |
| Rawabi Tshechu, Rawabi Goenpa, Maenbi, Lhuntse | 13 – 15 Dub 2019 |
| Tashicholing Tshechu, Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 13 – 15 Dub 2019 |
| Dolay Drupchen, Neyphu Gompa, Shaba, Paro | 14 Dub 2019 |
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Domkhar Tshechu, Domkhar, Chumey, Bumthang |
14 – 16 Dub 2019 |
| Zhabdrung Kuchoe (Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung), All over Bhutan | 14 Dub 2019 |
| Ura Yakchoe, Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 16 – 20 Dub 2019 |
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Rhododendron Festival, Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu |
19 – 21 Dub 2019 |
| Dumati Tshechu, Dumati, Lichibi, Zhemgang | 29 Dub 2019 |
| Birth Anniversary of 3rd Druk Gyalpo, All over Bhutan | 2 Kvě 2019 |
| Prew, Jasabi , Kurtoe, Lhuntse | 12 – 14 Kvě 2019 |
| Prew (Khowchung), Gangzur, Lhuntse | 12 Kvě 2019 |
| Zobel Tshechu, Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 15 – 17 Kvě 2019 |
| Bon-Choe (summer), Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang | 16 Čer 2019 |
| Lord Buddha's Paranirvana, All over Bhutan | 17 Čer 2019 |
| Tshene Sungchey, Tiger's Nest, Paro | 7 Jul – 5 Srp 2019 |
| Dechenling Tshechu, Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 10 – 12 Črv 2019 |
| Nimalung Tshechu, Nimalung Dratshang, Chummey, Bumthang | 10 – 12 Črv 2019 |
| Birth Anniversary of Guru Rimpoche, All over Bhutan | 11 Črv 2019 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu, Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 11 Črv 2019 |
| Geokar Tendra Tshechu, Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang | 11 Črv 2019 |
| Ha festival, Lhuntse | 11 – 15 Črv 2019 |
| Khamdang Tendra Tshechu, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 11 Črv 2019 |
| Khangma Tshechu, Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 11 – 13 Črv 2019 |
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Kurjey Tshechu, Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang |
11 Črv 2019 |
| Bhutanese Beer Festival, Namgey Artisan Brewery, Paro | 13 – 14 Črv 2019 |
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Haa Summer Festival, Town Festival Ground, Haa |
13 – 14 Črv 2019 |
| First Sermon of Lord Buddha, All over Bhutan | 4 Srp 2019 |
| Annual Mushroom Festival, Genekha, Thimphu | 15 – 16 Srp 2019 |
| Matsutake Mushroom Festival, Ura, Bumthang | 23 – 24 Srp 2019 |
| Hungla Chokhor, Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse | 28 – 30 Srp 2019 |
| Lhamoi Doey-Phang, Ringpung Dzong, Paro | 29 Srp 2019 |
| Aa-hoi Bon Choe, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 2 Zář 2019 |
| Annual Mushroom Festival, Genekha, Thimphu | 3 – 4 Zář 2019 |
| Dongdorla Duechoed, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 5 – 8 Zář 2019 |
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Tour Of The Dragon (Bicycle Race), Thimphu, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang |
7 Zář 2019 |
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Takila Chham, Takila Lhakhang, Lhuntse |
11 – 13 Zář 2019 |
| Tsho-Bum, Tiger's Nest, Paro | 14 – 28 Zář 2019 |
| Kesibi Chha, Kesibi Lhakhang, Maenbi, Lhuntse | 16 – 18 Zář 2019 |
| Gyen -Wang, Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 21 Sep – 7 Říj 2019 |
| Blessed Rainy Day, All over Bhutan | 24 Zář 2019 |
| Chukor, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 27 – 29 Zář 2019 |
| Chha Festival, Chhusa & Zimpong, Kurtoe, Lhuntse | 30 Sep – 2 Říj 2019 |
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Thimphu Dromche (Drubchen), Tashichoe Dzong, Thimphu |
4 Říj 2019 ? |
| Bum Tashi Festival, Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 5 Říj 2019 |
| Paro Rinpung Dromche, Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 5 Říj 2019 |
| Goenpung Tshechu, Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel | 6 – 8 Říj 2019 |
| Haa Tshechu, Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 6 – 8 Říj 2019 |
| Kothakpa Tshechu, Shumar / Kothakpa, Pemagatshel | 6 – 8 Říj 2019 |
| Terchen Drupchen, Kichu Lhakhang, Paro | 6 – 8 Říj 2019 |
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Wangdue Tshechu, Tencholing Army Ground, Wangdue |
6 – 8 Říj 2019 |
| Dorjitse Kuchoed, Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang | 7 – 9 Říj 2019 |
| Geling Tshechu, Geling Goenpa, Chhukha | 7 – 8 Říj 2019 |
| Shaksinggoenpa Tshechu, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 7 – 9 Říj 2019 |
| Dassain, All over Bhutan | 8 Říj 2019 |
| Jangchubling Tshechu, Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 8 Říj 2019 |
| Soel-Bum, Tiger's Nest | 8 – 13 Říj 2019 |
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Tamshing Phala Chhoepa, Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang |
8 – 10 Říj 2019 |
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Thimphu Tshechu, Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu |
8 – 10 Říj 2019 |
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Gangtey Tshechu, Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjika (Gangtey) |
10 – 13 Říj 2019 |
| Neypai Chha, Ney Village, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 10 – 11 Říj 2019 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu II, Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 11 – 13 Říj 2019 |
| Nangkor Tshechu, Shumar, Pemagatshel | 11 – 13 Říj 2019 |
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Thangbi Mani (Mewang), Thangbi Lhakhang, Bumthang |
11 – 14 Říj 2019 |
| Kadam Tshechu, Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 12 – 14 Říj 2019 |
| Dankala Mani Tshechu, Dankala lhakhang, Shaba, Paro | 13 Říj 2019 |
| Khomshar Kharphug, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 13 Říj 2019 |
| Phuentsholing Thromde Tsechu, Pelden Tashichoelling Shedra, Phuntsholing | 13 Říj 2019 |
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Jomolhari Mountain Festival, Damgochong, Upper Paro |
14 – 15 Říj 2019 |
| Laya Aolay, Laya village, Laya | 15 – 16 Říj 2019 |
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Royal Highlander Festival, Laya |
23 – 24 Říj 2019 |
| Coronation Day of His Majesty the King, All over Bhutan | 1 Lis 2019 |
| Shingkhar Rabney, Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 2 – 6 Lis 2019 |
| Bho-Yak, Janka-kha, Haa | 3 Lis 2019 |
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Jakar Tshechu, Jakar Dzong, Bumthang |
4 – 7 Lis 2019 ? |
| Lanyiri Tshechu, Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 4 – 6 Lis 2019 |
| Ugyencholing Kangsel, Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang | 4 – 6 Lis 2019 |
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Chhukha Tshechu, Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha |
5 – 7 Lis 2019 ? |
| Tshebar Tshechu II, Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 5 – 7 Lis 2019 |
| Goenkar Tshechu, Goenpa Karpo, Khoma, Lhuntse | 6 – 8 Lis 2019 |
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Dechenphu Tshechu, Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu |
7 Lis 2019 |
| Dungmed Tshechu II, Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 10 – 12 Lis 2019 |
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Pemagatshel Tshechu, Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel |
10 – 12 Lis 2019 |
| Birds Festival, Tingtibi Lower Secondary School, Tingtibi, Zhemgang | 11 – 13 Lis 2019 |
| Birth Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo & Constitution Day, All over Bhutan | 11 Lis 2019 |
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Black Necked Crane Festival, Gangtey Gompa, Phobjika (Gangtey) |
11 Lis 2019 |
| Bardo Kharphug, Bardo, Zhemgang | 12 Lis 2019 |
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Jambay Lhakhang Drup, Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang |
12 – 15 Lis 2019 |
| Tshepami Throngdrel, Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro | 12 Lis 2019 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed, Prakhar Lhakhang, Bumthang | 13 – 15 Lis 2019 |
| Panbang Tshechu, Sonamthang Dratshang, Zhemgang | 17 – 19 Lis 2019 |
| Descending day of Lord Buddha, All over Bhutan | 19 Lis 2019 |
| Serzhong Tshechu, Do-Ngag Kuenzangcholing Lhakhang, Sarpang | 19 Lis 2019 |
| Sumthrang Rabdhey (Kangsol), Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 22 – 26 Lis 2019 |
| Khomshar Bon-Choe Katag, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 25 Lis 2019 |
| Doedel Pemacholing Tshechu, Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse | 28 Nov – 13 Pro 2019 |
| Yeshey Goenpi Drupchen – festival of Mahakala, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 1 – 3 Pro 2019 |
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Trashigang Tshechu, Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang |
3 – 5 Pro 2019 |
| Dechenling Tshechu II, Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 4 – 6 Pro 2019 |
| Menchu Pemaphuendey, Norbugang, Pemagatshel | 4 – 6 Pro 2019 |
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Mongar Tshechu, Mongar Dzong, Mongar |
4 – 6 Pro 2019 ? |
| Thrichu goenpa Tshechu, Thrichu goenpa, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse | 4 – 6 Pro 2019 |
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Trashigang Tshechu, Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang |
4 – 6 Pro 2019 |
| Pema Yoeselcholing Goenpa Tshechu , Kencholing-Shompangkhag | 5 – 7 Pro 2019 |
| Tang Namkha Rabney, Namkha Lhakhang, Bumthang | 5 – 7 Pro 2019 |
| Geokar Lhakhang Tshechu, Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashi Yangtse | 6 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Buli Tshechu, Buli, Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Gamung Tshechu, Shumar / Gamung, Pemagatshel | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Gonphug Tshechu, Gomphu, Trong, Zhemgang | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Goshing Tshechu, Goshing, Zhemgang | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Phumithang Tshechu, Phumithang Dratshang, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Shingkhar Tshechu, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Thrisa Tshechu, Thrisa, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Wamling Tshechu, Wamling, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 10 – 12 Pro 2019 |
| Bjoka Tshechu, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 11 – 13 Pro 2019 |
| Chojam Rabney, Chojamrab Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang | 11 – 15 Pro 2019 |
| Ladrong Rabney Tshechu, Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey, Lhuntse | 11 – 15 Pro 2019 |
| Bon-Choe, Dangkhar / Trong / Tali / Buli / Kihar / Nangkhor / Thrisa / Shingkhar / Wamling / Radhi / Nimshong / Langdorbi, Zhemgang | 12 Pro 2019 |
| Dra-Lha-Soel, Ringpung Dzong, Paro | 12 Pro 2019 |
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Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham, Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang |
12 Pro 2019 |
| Khenyel Lhakhang Tsechu, Khenyel Lhakhang, Gortshom, Medtsho, Lhuntse | 12 Pro 2019 |
| Khomshar Tshechu, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 12 Pro 2019 |
| Mamung Trong Tshechu, Ma-Mung Trong, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 12 Pro 2019 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu (Nga Lhakhang Zhi), Ngaa Lhakhang, Bumthang | 12 – 14 Pro 2019 |
| Nangla Tshechu Trong Tshechu, Nangla Tshechu Trong, Zhemgang | 12 Pro 2019 |
| Tashibi Tshechu, Tashibee, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 12 Pro 2019 |
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Druk Wangyel Tshechu, Dochula, Thimphu, Thimphu |
13 Pro 2019 |
| National Day, All over Bhutan | 17 Pro 2019 |
| Dekiling Tshechu, Dekiling Goenpa, Gelephu Thromde, Sarpang | 21 Pro 2019 |
| Pangkhar Choepa, Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 21 – 26 Pro 2019 |
| Jangchubling Tshechu, Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 24 – 25 Pro 2019 |
| Lomba, Paro, Haa | 25 – 26 Pro 2019 |
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.