Festivals in Bhutan are called Tshechus. The term ‘Tshechu’ literally translates to the 10th day of the Bhutanese calendar, which is considered auspicious. During Tshechus, monks and laymen alike perform religious masked dances.
Tshechus all across the country are colorful events where people dressed in their best attires, donning exquisite jewelry, socialize, and make merry. More importantly, people go to Tshechus to receive blessings and gain merits. Traditionally, festivals in Bhutan were a place for locals from different village come together and socialize. For visitors, Tshechus offer the opportunity to witness and take pictures of the mystical mask dances and people dressed in their finest attires and jewelries.
Different festivals are celebrated at different times of the year in respective communities. We incorporate festival tours into the itinerary if your holiday/trip coincides with the festivals. The festival tours will be customized based on the yearly festival dates as they are observed on different dates according to the Bhutanese calendar.
Recommended festivals:
- Thimphu Tshechu (the capital festival)
- Paro Tshechu (the colourful gathering)
- Kurjee Tshechu (Most holy and spiritual)
- Ura Yakcho festival (the most authentic community festival)
- Jampalhakhang drup (the festival of naked treasure dance)
- Royal Highland festival (Festival at the highland communities)
- Jomolhari mountain and snow leopard festival (Celebrating life in the mountains)
