Festivals & Events in Bhutan

Fire blessing ceremony at Thangbi Mani (Mewang)

Thangbi Mewang

Event type: 
Buddhist festival, Major event
Dates: 
25 – 27 September 2026
15 – 16 October 2027
Place: 
Thangbi Lhakhang
Region: 
Bumthang

Colorful and popular festival held in Bumthang is smaller but much more authentic festival with very less tourists and no crowd. Festival starts with unique Mewang, the fire blessing, cermony.