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