Festival Tours
Festivals by Season
Discover a different Bhutan in every season, from spring tshechus to highland celebrations under clear autumn skies.
Festivals through the seasons
Bhutan’s official tourism information lists more than 160 festivals and cultural events each year, taking place in communities throughout the Kingdom. This diversity gives travellers an opportunity to discover a different Bhutan in every season.
Festival dates follow the Bhutanese calendar and change from year to year. Please confirm the current dates with our team before you plan your journey.
Festival calendar
Choose your season
Spring
March – May
Culture · Flowers · Festivals · Trekking. Spring is an excellent season for combining Bhutan’s cultural celebrations with blooming landscapes and outdoor exploration.
- Paro Tshechu
- Punakha Tshechu
- Rhododendron experiences
- Regional tshechus
Summer
June – August
Green Valleys · Food · Rural Culture. The summer landscape becomes lush and vibrant.
- Haa Summer Festival
- Matsutake Festival
- Regional tshechus
- Community celebrations
Autumn
September – November
Clear Skies · Major Festivals · Highland Culture. Autumn is one of the most popular periods for cultural travel in Bhutan.
- Thimphu Tshechu
- Jambay Lhakhang Drup
- Jakar Tshechu
- Royal Highland Festival
- Merak / Sakteng experiences
- Black-Necked Crane Festival
Winter
December – February
Clear Mountain Views · History · Spirituality. Winter offers crisp weather and a range of cultural celebrations.
- Punakha Dromchoe
- Punakha Tshechu
- Druk Wangyel Tshechu
- Trongsa Tshechu
- Eastern Bhutan festivals
Festival Tours
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Laya, Gasa · AutumnRoyal Highland Festival – LayaJourney into the High Himalayas.Discover
Haa Valley · SummerHaa Summer FestivalDiscover Bhutan's Hidden Alpine Valley.Discover
Merak, Trashigang · AutumnMerak FestivalDiscover the Culture of the Brokpa Highlanders.Discover
Sakteng, Trashigang · AutumnSakteng FestivalInto the Wild East of Bhutan.Discover
Paro · SpringParo TshechuSacred Dance in a Historic Dzong.Discover
Thimphu · AutumnThimphu TshechuWhen Bhutan's Capital Comes Alive.Discover
Punakha · Winter / SpringPunakha Dromchoe & TshechuHistory, Faith and Architecture.Discover
Bumthang · AutumnJambay Lhakhang DrupAncient Traditions in the Spiritual Heartland.Discover
Phobjikha · NovemberBlack-Necked Crane FestivalWelcome the Birds of Heaven.Discover- SpringRhododendron FestivalWhen the Mountains Bloom.Discover
Ura & Genekha · AugustMatsutake FestivalTaste the Flavours of the Forest.Discover
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