Archives: Festivals

Kurjey Tsechu festival is a one day event held in the front of Kurjey temple complex in Jakar, Bumthang....

One of the most important festivals in Laya is the Laya Bumkhosa, or Bongkor. It takes place on the...

Lhuentse Tsechu occurs following the harvest season at Lhuntshe region, typically around November -December, coinciding with the local rice...

15th day of the fourth lunar month is Parinirvana or Nirvana Day according to Mahayana Buddhist that celebrates the...

Mongar Tsechu is celebrated within the historic walls of Mongar Dzong and draws locals from both Mongar and Lhuentse...

Nabji Lhakhang Drup Festival is held at the village temple of Nabji, a historic settlement in Trongsa Dzongkhag. In...

Nalakhar Tsechu is a small yet spiritually significant rural festival in Bumthang, held in the village of Ngang Lhakhang,...

National Day On this day in 1907, Sir Ugyen Wangchuk was installed as the first hereditary Monarch in a...

Nimalung Tsechu is held on the 5th month of the Bhutanese calendar in front of Nimalung monastery, located in...

The nomad festival is held annually in Nagsephel, Bumthang. Diverse cultures and way of lives will be on display...

Pad-seling Kuchoed is a traditional Buddhist festival celebrated in the Pad-seling region of Bhutan. It is dedicated to honoring...

The Paro Tshechu Festival The Paro Tsechu Festival is one of Bhutan’s most captivating cultural celebrations, blending vibrant traditions,...

Pemagatshel Tsechu takes place in the spacious square in front of the Pemagatsel Dzong, the district’s administrative center. Located...

The annual Prakar Duchhoed festival takes place at Prakar Lhakhang in Chummey gewog, Bumthang. This centuries-old temple, built by...

Punakha Festival: The three-day Punakha Drubchen Festival is followed by the three-day Punakha Tsechu Festival. Punakha Drubchen is an...

The Lamperi Rhododendron Festival is an annual celebration held amidst the breathtaking beauty of Lamperi Nature Park in Bhutan....

Zhabdrung Kuchoe marks the passing of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal at Punakha Dzong in 1651, corresponding to the tenth day...

Shingkhar Metochoedpa is a significant religious festival celebrated in the Shingkhar village in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It...

Singye Cham is a traditional Buddhist festival celebrated in Bhutan, particularly in regions like Haa Valley and Punakha, and...

Sumdrag Kangsol is an important Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrated in Bhutan, particularly in the Paro and Thimphu regions. This...

Takin Festival will be held every year in Gasa to showcase Bhutan’s rich natural heritage, raise awareness on conservation...

Talo Tsechu is held in the grounds of Talo Dzong or Monastery. The village of Talo, and its Dzong...

The Tamshing Phala Choepa Festival, held annually at the Tamshing Monastery in Bumthang, Bhutan, is a vibrant celebration deeply...

Tang Namkha Rabney is an important Buddhist festival celebrated in the Tang Valley of Bumthang, Bhutan. It is dedicated...

The Tangsibi Mani Festival is one of Bumthang’s lesser-known yet historically significant religious festivals. Celebrated in Tangsibi village, located...

Thangbi Mani Tsechu Festival also called Thangi Mewang is one of the most popular festivals held in Chhoekhor Gewog,...

Tharpaling Thongdrol festival or Drupchen is mainly a display of gaint Thangkha or Thongdrol (applique silk work with Buddhist...

Thimphu Drubchen or Drupchen (popularly known as Thimphu Dromchoey) is performed at the Thimphu Tashichhodzong. The sacred masked dance...

Trashigang Tsechu is held within the courtyard of Trashigang Dzong (also spelled Tashigang), in eastern Bhutan. This four-day festival,...

Tashiyangtse Tsechu is a vibrant annual festival celebrated in Tashiyangtse, a town in the eastern part of Bhutan. This...

Trongsa Tsechu is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Bhutan, held annually at the Trongsa...

The Ura Matsutake Festival is an annual cultural event held in the Ura Valley of Bumthang, Bhutan. The festival...

Ura Yakchoe Festival is a grand celebration held in the picturesque village of Ura, located in the Bumthang district...

The annual Zhemgang Tshechu draws crowds from across the region for three days of traditional dances, music, and mask...

The festival of Tihar corresponds to the Indian festival of Diwali(the festival of lights). It is exactly, celebrated fourteen...

Greatest Hindu Festival Dashain is also known as Badadashain or Bijaya Dashami.  Dashain is celebrated by the Hindus in...

Teej festival is celebrated by women all over Nepal for three days. Women clad in beautiful red saris with...

Indra Jatra is one of the most thrilling and culturally rich festivals of the Newar community in Kathmandu Valley....

Krishna Janmasthami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu....

Gai Jatra(cow festival) is celebrated in the Kathmandu Valley to commemorate the death of loved ones. As part of...

Gyalpo Losar is the New Year of the Tibetan and Sherpa communities in Nepal. It typically falls in February,...

Nepali New Year is known as “Navavarsha” in Nepal. Nepal has its official calendar that begins from the first...

Buddha Jayanti is a highly significant day for Nepalese Buddhists and many others. It falls on the full moon...