Bhutan Festival Tour

Wangdue Tshechu is a three-day festival of mask and folk dances founded by the 4th Temporal Ruler of Bhutan, Mr. Tenzing Rabgye (1638-1696), to commemorate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava. The festival is held in wangduephodrang Dzong. The festival is Known for dance of the Ox.

The festival of Punakha is celebrated every year before the nomadic people of Laya depart back home. The Punakha Tshechu (or ‘festival’) takes place each February or March inside the incredible Punakha Dzong, the ancient capital of Bhutan. As well as being a really fun and exciting day out for the Bhutanese, the tshechu also provides devout Buddhists with an opportunity for pilgrimage and prayer.

Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan and the yearly festival of Punakha Domchey happens at the beginning of the year. The festival is very unique as it hosts a dramatic recreation of the scene from the 17th-century battle with the Tibetan army. This is one of the oldest festivals of the district. The festival depicts how the local Bhutanese militia duped and defeated an invading Tibetan army and forced them to withdraw. 

Prized by the Government of Japan, this fungi is native to the forest of Ura valley in Bumthang. Visitors learn to identify and harvest the wild matsutake mushroom of Bhutan during the festival. They can hike the valley’s fragrant trails and give in to the thrill of discovering their own private patch of this most coveted mushroom.

The Black Necked Crane Festival is organized with the aim of raising awareness and promoting understanding about the criticality of conserving the endangered Black-Necked Cranes. This captivating festival features a variety of cultural programs, including engaging folk songs and dances, some of which revolve around the theme of black-necked cranes.

Zhemgang is a remote district in the Country but it is the birding paradise of Bhutan. Enjoy the festival with Birds. Discover the heart of Bhutanese culture in the picturesque landscapes of Zhemgang. Plan your enriching festival experience with our comprehensive guide.

This is small rural festival in the village of Nag Lhakhang in Bumthang. This festival is usually held from 15th to 17th December.

Bhutan is a country of Flowers. Almost 30 different species of Rhododendrons is discovered in Bhutan. Rhododendron Festival draws hundreds of visitors from all over the region and features the Rhododendron Festival Pageant, the Craft Fair with food and dances.

Talo festival, renowned for its mask dances and atsara performances, features an equally popular attraction of deep religious and historical significance—the zhungdra, a Bhutanese classical dance performed by the Talo dance troupe. As the closing item on each day of the three-day Talo festival, the zhundra set consists of the three songs of Mani Sum. Samyi Sala, performed on the first day, Drukpa Dungey on the second day, and Thowachi Gangi Tselay on the final day, are the pride of the Talo people, symbolizing their cultural heritage and traditions.

Thimphu Festival, which was established between 1705 to 1709 by Kunega Gyeltshen, the first reincarnation of Jampel Dorji, has an intriguing origin story. Thimphu Tshechu, a vibrant festival dedicated to the local deities. Initially, the festival took place over eight months of the Bhutanese calendar, and it was introduced during the reign of the fourth Desi Tenzin Rabgye (1638-1696).