FestivalsBlack-necked Crane Festival: Phobjikha and the 2027 dates
What happens at Phobjikha's community festival on 11 November, how it differs from a tshechu, and how to combine it with Bumthang in 2027.
3 min read · 3 Nov 2026
Bhutan's tshechus are religious festivals with masked dances held in dzong and temple courtyards. Dates follow the lunar calendar and change each year. Our festival calendar lists the published dates to help you plan your trip.
Festival weeks are the busiest hotel weeks in Paro and Thimphu, so plan early. Check the calendar for dates, or join our small group festival trip if you would rather travel on set dates with others. A custom trip can also be planned around festival dates if you prefer to travel privately.
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