Festivals & Events in Bhutan

Rhododendron Festival

Event type: 
Other
Dates: 
13 – 14 Duben 2026
22 – 23 Duben 2027
Date is disputed: 
Festival is frequent subject of date changes.
Place: 
Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula
Region: 
Thimphu

The festival celebrates the rhododendron flower. The festival features the rhododendron garden walk and exhibition, local culture and cuisines, arts and crafts, traditional games, cultural program, guided walks and activities. The festival showcases different species that are in full bloom in their natural habitat. Of the 46 rhododendron species recorded in the country, 29 are found in Lamperi Botanical Park, 35km from Thimphu.

Events in 2026
Event name and palce Tentative dates
⭐ Tour Of The Dragon (Bicycle Race), Thimphu, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang 5 Zář 2026
⭐ Thimphu Dromche (Drubchen), Tashichoe Dzong, Thimphu 17 Zář 2026
Thimphu Marathon, Thimphu 19 Zář 2026
⭐ Thimphu Tshechu, Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 21 – 23 Zář 2026
⭐ Dechenphu Tshechu, Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu 21 Říj 2026
⭐ Druk Wangyel (Dochula) Tshechu, Dochula, Thimphu, Thimphu 13 Pro 2026
Events in 2027
Event name and palce Tentative dates
Rhododendron Festival, Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu 22 – 23 Dub 2027 ?
⭐ Tour Of The Dragon (Bicycle Race), Thimphu, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang 5 Zář 2027
⭐ Thimphu Dromche (Drubchen), Tashichoe Dzong, Thimphu 5 Říj 2027
⭐ Thimphu Tshechu, Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 10 – 12 Říj 2027
⭐ Dechenphu Tshechu, Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu 8 Lis 2027
⭐ Druk Wangyel (Dochula) Tshechu, Dochula, Thimphu, Thimphu 13 Pro 2027