Festival Journeys

Festival Journeys

Masked dances and tshechus in full colour and sound.

Sample Itineraries

Four journeys to begin with

Tshechus, the festivals honouring Guru Rinpoche, are the heartbeat of the Bhutanese year. Whole communities gather in their finest clothes to watch sacred masked dances that have been performed for centuries.

Most festival dates follow the lunar calendar, so we confirm them each year and build your journey around the days that matter.

Paro Tshechu
7 DaysEasy

Paro Tshechu

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha

Masked dances in the courtyard of Rinpung Dzong and the dawn unveiling of a giant thongdrel, one of Bhutan's most celebrated festivals.

Best season2027: 17–23 March (festival 18–22 March)
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Thimphu Tshechu
8 DaysEasy

Thimphu Tshechu

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha

The capital's grand autumn festival in the courtyard of Tashichho Dzong, paired with the golden harvest valleys of the west.

Best season2027: 8–15 October (festival 10–12 October)
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Black-Necked Crane Festival
7 DaysEasy

Black-Necked Crane Festival

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Gangtey

Celebrate the return of the endangered black-necked cranes to the Phobjikha valley, with dances by local children at Gangtey Goenpa.

Best season2027: 8–14 November (festival 11 November)
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Jambay Lhakhang Drup
10 DaysEasy – Moderate

Jambay Lhakhang Drup

Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Trongsa · Bumthang

Bumthang's most revered festival at one of Bhutan's oldest temples, including the night-time Mewang fire blessing.

Best season2027: 9–18 November (festival 14–17 November)
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The 108 chortens of Dochula pass, with the Himalaya beyond
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