Festivals & Events in Bhutan

Pemagatshel Tshechu

Event type: 
Buddhist festival, Major event
Dates: 
18 – 21 October 2026
6 – 9 November 2027
Place: 
Pemagatshel Dzong
Region: 
Pemagatshel

People from all over the district come to the district Dzong where the festival is held and all public offices remain closed for three days when the festival is in process. Different kinds of mask dances are performed together with many traditional and classical dances.

Thongdrel ceremony is held on the last day.

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Events in 2026
Event name and palce Tentative dates
Pemagatshel Nangkor Tshechu, Nangkhor Lhakhang Shumer, Pemagatshel 18 – 21 Oct 2026
⭐ Pemagatshel Tshechu, Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel 18 – 21 Oct 2026
Events in 2027
Event name and palce Tentative dates
⭐ Pemagatshel Tshechu, Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel 6 – 9 Nov 2027