Thimphu Tshechu | Bhutan Festival Tours

Location

Thimphu

Season

Autumn

Dates

Confirmed annually with our team

Thimphu Tshechu

When Bhutan’s Capital Comes Alive

The capital city takes on a festive atmosphere during Thimphu Tshechu.

People arrive from different parts of the country dressed in their finest national dress, while monks and performers present traditional religious dances and ceremonies. For visitors, Thimphu provides an excellent opportunity to combine festival culture with the country’s capital-city experiences.

At the festival

Around the festival

Explore traditional arts and crafts
Visit monasteries and museums
Taste Bhutanese cuisine
Walk through local markets
Then return to the festival courtyard and experience centuries-old traditions

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.

Thimphu Tshechu is where traditional Bhutan and contemporary Bhutan meet.

Festival Tours