Archives: Festivals

Phuentsholing Tsechu festival commenced in recent years following the establishment of Dratsang, the central monastic body unit. The Bhutan...

The Tour of the Dragon Festival in Bhutan is an annual mountain biking event that spans 268 kilometers across...

Ugyen Choling Kangsoel or also spelt as Ogyen Choling is held in Ogyen Choling Palace or Manor in Tang...

Throughout Bhutan,  birth anniversary of the 5th King Jigme Khesar  Namgyal Wangchuk is celebrated by three day of public...

National Day of Bhutan, also known as “Gyalyong Duechen,” is a significant annual celebration held on December 17th. It...

Samdrup Jongkhar Tsechu Festival was established in recent years. The monks of the central monastic body (Rabdey) organize religious...

Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham festival is a single day event held at the revered Jambay Lhakhang monastery in the...

The Yartung Festival is celebrated throughout Mustang—especially in Lo Manthang and Muktinath—every August or September. It lasts about three...

Tiji festival is a three-day festival held annually in Lo Manthang, Upper Mustang, usually in May. It reenacts the...

The Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon commemorates the first successful ascent of Everest by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund...

Ghode Jatra(horse parade) falls on the new moon of Chaitra Sukla Paksha according to the Nepali calendar and in...

Tamang New Year The word Lho means “year,” and Sar means “new,” so Lhosar refers to the beginning of...

Sakewa is one of the most significant cultural and religious festivals for the Kirat Khambu Rai community. This festival...

Tamu Lhosar is a celebration of Gurung’s New Year. Moreover, the Tamu Lhosar marks the beginning of the Tamu...

Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam is a Limboo festival of Sikkim. This festival marks the birth anniversary of the famous...

Puhgal Parim is one of the most important festivals of the Bhujel community. It is a community festival celebrated...

Nyempa Guzom is a festival that is celebrated within the Monasteries in Sikkim. Common people visit and offer gifts...

Thimphu Tshechu is one of the biggest festivals in Bhutan. Thimphu Tshechu festival is held annually in an expansive...

Losoong is the Sikkimese New Year. It is also called ‘Sonam Losar’ ( or the Farmer’s New Year )...

Losar the Tibetan New Year is shared also by the Sikkimese and marked with lot of gaiety and festivity....

The Kagyed dance is a customary dance festival celebrated annually in the state of Sikkim. It falls on the...

The annual Enchey cham — a ritual dance of the Lamas of Enchey monastery, is performed every year on...

First Sermon of Lord Buddha Drukpa Tshezhi is observed to celebrate the auspicious day when Lord Buddha gave his...

This Bhumchu Festival is held in Tashiding on the 14th and 15th day of the first month of the...

The Hornbill Festival is celebrated each year from 1st till 7th in the month of December. The festival takes...

Hampi Festival or Vijaya Utsav is one of the most marvellous festivals in Karnataka. It is a cultural extravaganza...

This Goa carnival cum festival was first started in Goa in the year 1961. It was initially celebrated by...

Matho Nagrang is held in one of the offbeat monasteries in Ladakh, Matho Monastery. This two-day festival is popular...

Hemis Tsechu is a two-day annual festival held in the courtyard of Hemis Monastery. It is the biggest and...

Stonday Gustor is a famous festival celebrated in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, India. This annual celebration is held...

Lamayuru Yuru Kab-gyat festivaltakes place at the Lamayuru monastery, considered to be the oldest monastery in Ladakh. This two-day...

H.H. Dalai Lama B. Day, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama , Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso,...

The Karsha Gustor (Zanskar) Festival is a vibrant annual celebration held at Karsha Monastery in the Zanskar region of...

Changthang, known as the “Northern Plateau,” is a high-altitude region in Ladakh, India, extending into Tibet. Situated over 4,000...

Phyang Tsedup is one of the two Dringungpa Monasteries in Ladakh. This monastery. 17 km west of Leh. Like...

The TsoMoriri Festival is a unique cultural event celebrated in the Changthang region of Ladakh, near the picturesque Tso...

The Dakthok Tsechu Festival is a vibrant Buddhist celebration held annually at Dakthok Monastery, located in Ladakh, India. This...

The Zangskar Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration held annually in the remote Zanskar Valley of Ladakh, India. This...

The Diskit Gustor Festival is a lively annual celebration held in the picturesque Nubra Valley of Ladakh, India. This...

Thiksay Gustor festival is held in Thiksey monastery, which is only 19 km from Leh and is perhaps the...

Wangdue Tshechu festival, held in Wangdue Phodrang in Bhutan during the fall season, is a vibrant celebration steeped in...

Descending day of Lord Buddha from Heaven Lhabab Duchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events...

Dechenphu Tshechu Festival is held at the Dechenphu monastery in the northern part of Thimphu valley, near Dechencholing. It ...

The Royal Highland Festival will be organized in Laya. The festival will see a display of tradition and culture...

Harishyani Akadashi, also known as Devshayani Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu festival observed on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of...

The Teechi Festival, also known as “Tiji,” is an ancient Buddhist festival celebrated in the remote Mustang region of...

The Rato Machhendranath Rath Jatra, also known as the “Chariot Festival of Rato Machhendranath,” is one of the oldest...

Mata Tirtha Aushi is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal, dedicated to honoring mothers. It is observed on...

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival, celebrating the birth of Lord Rama, who is believed to be the incarnation...