Skip to main content

Bhutan culture and traditions

Bhutan's culture is part of daily life, and many people still wear national dress to work and school. These articles explain what you will see at festivals, dzongs and temples, and the customs behind it.

Your guide will explain etiquette as you go, such as covering shoulders and knees at dzongs and walking clockwise around temples and chortens. Ask questions: guides are used to explaining the stories behind the paintings, the prayer flags and the masked dances. For festival dates, see the calendar.

Planning a trip?

Tell us your dates and we'll send a free itemised quote.