Bhutan Festivals Calendar (2021 Updated)

Author: Naba Raj Amgai
Posted on: Tuesday Jul 30, 2019

Bhutan is the only country in the world where Vajrayana Buddhism is still actively followed. They consider their mountains as guardian deities and the mountain lakes and cliffs as sacred abodes of Buddhist gods.

Bhutan, "the land of the Thunder Dragon," is rich in culture and is popular for exuberant and colorful festivals. Bhutan Festivals are celebrated in honor of Guru Rimpoche, and most importantly, to indulge in contentment. Spiritual music, colorful wooden masks, brocade costumes, and amazing dance attributes to the Bhutan festivals.

Bhutan Festival Dates is an undeniable opportunity to revel in Bhutan's vibrant celebration, gain insight into the nation's culture, and intermingle with Bhutanese. Watch mystical dance while tranced by the soothing music and celebrate happiness in the Happiest Country in all of Asia.

Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2021

Name of Festival	Town/City	Start Date	End Date
Punakha Drubchen	Punakha	19-Feb-2021	21-Feb-2021
Punakha Tshechu	Punakha	22-Feb-2021	24-Feb-2021
Tharpaling Thongdrol	Bumthang	27-Feb-2021
Talo Tshechu	Punakha	21-Mar-2021	23-Mar-2021
Zhemgang Tshechu	Zhemgang	21-Mar-2021	23-Mar-2021
Gomphukora	Trashigang	21-Mar-2021	23-Mar-2021
Gasa Tshechu	Gasa	21-Mar-2021	23-Mar-2021
Paro Tshechu	Paro	24-Mar-2021	28-Mar-2021
Chhorten Kora	Trashi Yangtse	27-Feb-2021	13-Apr-2021
Rhododendron Festival	Thimphu	16-Apr-2021	18-Apr-2021
Domkhar Tshechu	Bumthang	22-Apr-2021	24-Apr-2021
Ura Yakchoe	Bumthang	24-Apr-2021	28-Apr-2021
Nimalung Tshechu	Bumthang	18-Jun-2021	20-Jun-2021
Kurjey Tshechu	Bumthang	20-Jun-2021
Haa Summer Festival	Haa Valley	10-Jul-2021	11-Jul-2021
Mushroom Festival	Thimphu	15-Aug-2021	16-Aug-2021
Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race)	Bumthang	7-Sep-2021
Thimphu Drubchen	Thimphu	12-Sep-2021
Wangdue Tshechu	Wangdue Phodrang	14-Sep-2021	16-Sep-2021
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa	Bumthang	16-Sep-2021	18-Sep-2021
Thimphu Tshechu	Thimphu	16-Sep-2021	18-Sep-2021
Thangbi Mani	Bumthang	19-Sep-2021	21-Sep-2021
Gangtey Tshechu	Gangtey	18-Sep-2021	20-Sep-2021
Chhukha Tshechu	Chukha	13-Oct-2021	15-Oct-2021
Jakar Tshechu	Bumthang	12-Oct-2021	16-Oct-2021
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival	Dangochong	21-Oct-2021	23-Oct-2021
Dechenphu Tshechu	Thimphu	15-Oct-2021
Jambay Lhakhang Drup	Bumthang	20-Oct-2021	22-Oct-2021
Prakhar Duchhoed	Bumthang	21-Oct-2021	23-Oct-2021
Royal Highland Festival	Gasa	23-Oct-2021	24-Oct-2021
Bhutan Bird Festival	Zhemgang	11-Nov-2021	13-Nov-2021
Black Necked Crane Festival	Wangdue Phodrang	11-Nov-2021
Mongar Tshechu	Mongar	12-Nov-2021	14-Nov-2021
Trashigang Tshechu	Trashigang	12-Nov-2021	14-Nov-2021
Pemagatshel Tshechu	Pemagatshel	12-Nov-2021	14-Nov-2021
Nalakhar Tshechu	Bumthang	19-Nov-2021	21-Nov-2021
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham	Bumthang	19-Nov-2021
Trongsa Tshechu	Trongsa	12-Dec-2021	14-Dec-2021
Lhuentse Tshechu	Lhuentse	12-Dec-2021	14-Dec-2021
Druk Wangyel Tshechu	Thimphu	13-Dec-2021
Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu	Samdrup Jongkhar	16-Dec-2021	18-Dec-2021
Nabji Lhakhang Drub	Trongsa	19-Dec-2021	21-Dec-2021

Bhutan Festival Calendar 2020

Name of Festival		Town/City		Start Date		End Date
Punakha Drubchen	Punakha		2-Mar-2020		4-Mar-2020
Punakha Tshechu	Punakha		5-Mar-2020		7-Mar-2020
Chhorten Kora	Trashi Yangtse		9-Mar-2020		24-Mar-2020
Tharpaling Thongdrol	Bumthang		9-Mar-2020
Zhemgang Tshechu	Zhemgang		1-Apr-2020		3-Apr-2020
Talo Tshechu	Punakha		1-Apr-2020		3-Apr-2020
Gasa Tshechu	Gasa		1-Apr-2020		3-Apr-2020
Gomphukora	Trashigang		1-Apr-2020		3-Apr-2020
Paro Tshechu	Paro		4-Apr-2020		8-Apr-2020
Rhododendron Festival	Thimphu		17-Apr-2020		19-Apr-2020
Domkhar Tshechu	Bumthang		2-May-2020		4-May-2020
Ura Yakchoe	Bumthang		4-May-2020		8-May-2020
Nimalung Tshechu	Bumthang		28-Jun-2020		30-Jun-2020
Kurjey Tshechu	Bumthang		30-Jun-2020
Haa Summer Festival	Haa Valley		11-Jul-2020		12-Jul-2020
Mushroom Festival	Thimphu		15-Aug-2020		16-Aug-2020
Tour of the Dragon	Bumthang		5-Sep-2020
Thimphu Drubchen	Thimphu		22-Sep-2020
Wangdue Tshechu	Wangdue Phodrang		24-Sep-2020		26-Sep-2020
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa	Bumthang		26-Sep-2020		28-Sep-2020
Thimphu Tshechu	Thimphu		26-Sep-2020		28-Sep-2020
Gangtey Tshechu	Wangdue Phodrang		29-Sep-2020		1-Oct-2020
Thangbi Mani	Bumthang		30-Sep-2020		2-Oct-2020
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival	Thimphu		14-Oct-2020		15-Oct-2020
Jakar Tshechu	Bumthang		23-Oct-2020		27-Oct-2020
Royal Highland Festival	Gasa		23-Oct-2020		24-Oct-2020
Chhukha Tshechu	Chukha		24-Oct-2020		26-Oct-2020
Dechenphu Tshechu	Thimphu		26-Oct-2020
Jambay Lhakhang Drup	Bumthang		31-Oct-2020		3-Nov-2020
Prakhar Duchhoed	Bumthang		1-Nov-2020		3-Nov-2020
Bhutan Bird Festival	Zhemgang		11-Nov-2020		13-Nov-2020
Black Necked Crane Festival	Wangdue Phodrang		11-Nov-2020
Pemagatshel Tshechu	Pemagatshel		21-Nov-2020		24-Nov-2020
Trashigang Tshechu	Trashigang		22-Nov-2020		24-Nov-2020
Mongar Tshechu	Mongar		22-Nov-2020		24-Nov-2020
Nalakhar Tshechu	Bumthang		30-Nov-2020		2-Dec-2020
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham	Bumthang		30-Nov-2020
Druk Wangyel Tshechu	Thimphu		13-Dec-2020
Lhuentse Tshechu	Lhuentse		23-Dec-2020		25-Dec-2020
Trongsa Tshechu	Trongsa		23-Dec-2020		25-Dec-2020
Nabji Lhakhang Drup	Trongsa		29-Dec-2020		31-Dec-2020

Author: Naba Raj Amgai
Posted on: Tuesday Jul 30, 2019

About Author - Naba Raj Amgai

Naba Raj Amgai, stepped into the world of travel and tourism in 1996. He is Founder and Managing Director of Third Rock Adventures.

Beginning his journey in the tourism industry as a humble Porter Guide to founding hospitality establishments and an adventure travel company, he has come a long way.

In a career spanning more than two decades, he has achieved more than anybody dreams of achieving. Along with his professional achievements, his selfless contribution towards his community and society has won him a lot of accolades and praises.

Having dedicated more than two decades in the tourism and hospitality sector, he has amassed a wealth of experience.

After passing high school, he began helping out some trekking guides and was soon recruited as a porter guide at a reputed trekking agency. Within a short time, he was individually guiding clients across the well-known trails of the Himalayas.

He went on to lead tour groups on multi-country tours to Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. Being a part of mountain climbing expeditions familiarised him with expedition logistics and operations. Later on, he went to become the Executive Director and took over the reins of Operations, Sales and Marketing departments. Spending several years in the tourism field has made Naba Raj Amgai a destination expert.

Travelling is his passion and he has been to many countries across the world – USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Holland, Germany, Austria and many parts of Asia.

His journeys to different parts of the world have enriched his travel experience and knowledge. This experience has been instrumental in planning and organizing successful trips for several clients.

As of today many reputed travel companies, hotels and restaurants are under his leadership. A dynamic and proactive leader, he continues to inspire and motivate people from all walks of life.

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