Festivals
6 articles in this category.
Paro Tshechu 2026: dances, dates and planning advice
The 2026 Paro Tshechu dates were March 29 to April 2. This guide covers five days of masked dances at Paro Dzong ending with the dawn Thongdrel. What to expect, how the days run, where to stay, and how to plan a trip around it.
Kurjey Tshechu 2026: a guide to the Bumthang festival
The 2026 festival was listed for 24 June at Kurjey Lhakhang. Read about the setting, travel to Bumthang and how to plan for a future visit.
Thimphu Drubchen 2026: dates and visitor advice
Plan for Thimphu Drubchen on 17 September, with advice on visitor access, time between events and combining it with Thimphu Tshechu.
Thimphu Tshechu 2026: dates, venue and planning your visit
Plan for Thimphu Tshechu from 21 to 23 September at Tashichho Dzong. Find advice on the programme, what to bring and fitting the festival into a western Bhutan route.
Paro Tshechu 2027: expected dates and when to book
Paro Tshechu 2027 is expected to run 18-22 March, based on the lunar calendar. Why the dates are still tentative, when hotels start filling, and why this festival falls inside the $100 SDF concession window.
Thimphu Tshechu 2027: expected dates and what to budget
The proposed Thimphu Tshechu dates are 10 to 12 October 2027. Check the official calendar and the SDF rate before committing to autumn travel.
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