Bhutan Festival Tours

Bhutan Festivals are rich and happy expressions of Bhutan’s Buddhist Culture faithfully celebrated in Bhutan. People flock to bear witness to their Buddhist faith, dressed in traditional finery. They receive blessings and watch masked dances and colorful symbolic dramas performed in the courtyard of the Dzongs. A deeply religious country, Buddhism was first introduced to Bhutan around AD 800 by the revered Guru Padma Sambhava, "he who was born of a lotus flower", and it is in his honor that Buddhist festivals are held.

Monasteries throughout the country and the ever-present red-robed monks indicate the important role that Buddhism plays in almost every aspect of Bhutanese life. Every district in the country has a Dzong which houses the official monk body and several temples. And every village has a temple, around which the life of the community revolves.

Each Dzong (monastic fortress) and temple has an annual traditional festival . Festivals usually take place on or around the 10th day of the month according to the lunar calendar. The normal duration for the tshechu is three days. Thousands of local Bhutanese people turn up for the three days of dances and prayer. We believe that that watching these mystical dances is essential to gain enlightenment.

If you prefer a more intimate experience, we invite you to join and participate in the smaller community folk festivals which are less crowded and where the local atmosphere is more relaxed and enjoyable. Small folk festivals are the best way to get acquainted with the true spirit of Bhutan.

To find out more about Bhutan Festival tours please contact

Namgay Tshering
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