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Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2021 and 2022
- 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 2022
|
Name |
Town |
Start Date |
End Date |
|
Punakha Drubchen |
Punakha |
9-Mar-22 |
11-Mar-22 |
|
Punakha Tshechu |
Punakha |
12-Mar-22 |
14-Mar-22 |
|
Tharpaling Thongdrol |
Bumthang |
18-Mar-22 |
|
|
Zhemgang Tshechu |
Zhemgang |
9-Apr-22 |
11-Apr-22 |
|
Gasa Tshechu |
Gasa |
9-Apr-22 |
11-Apr-22 |
|
Trashigang |
9-Apr-22 |
11-Apr-22 |
|
|
Talo Tshechu |
Punakha |
9-Apr-22 |
11-Apr-22 |
|
Paro Tshechu |
Paro |
12-Apr-22 |
16-Apr-22 |
|
Rhododendron Festival |
Thimphu |
15-Apr-22 |
17-Apr-22 |
|
Chhorten Kora |
Trashi Yangtse |
30-Apr-22 |
|
|
Domkhar Tshechu |
Bumthang |
11-May-22 |
13-May-22 |
|
Bumthang |
13-May-22 |
17-May-22 |
|
|
Bumthang |
7-Jul-22 |
9-Jul-22 |
|
|
Haa Summer Festival |
Haa Valley |
9-Jul-22 |
10-Jul-22 |
|
Kurjey Tshechu |
Bumthang |
9-Jul-22 |
|
|
Mushroom Festival |
Thimphu |
15-Aug-22 |
16-Aug-22 |
|
Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race) |
Bumthang |
3-Sep-22 |
|
|
Thimphu Drubchen |
Thimphu |
1-Oct-22 |
|
|
Wangdue Tshechu |
Wangdue Phodrang |
3-Oct-22 |
5-Oct-22 |
|
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa |
Bumthang |
5-Oct-22 |
7-Oct-22 |
|
Thimphu Tshechu |
Thimphu |
5-Oct-22 |
7-Oct-22 |
|
Gangtey Tshechu |
Wangdue Phodrang |
7-Oct-22 |
9-Oct-22 |
|
Thangbi Mani |
Bumthang |
8-Oct-22 |
10-Oct-22 |
|
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival |
Thimphu |
14-Oct-22 |
15-Oct-22 |
|
Jakar Tshechu |
Bumthang |
1-Nov-22 |
3-Nov-22 |
|
Chhukha Tshechu |
Chukha |
1-Nov-22 |
3-Nov-22 |
|
Dechenphu Tshechu |
Thimphu |
3-Nov-22 |
|
|
Bumthang |
8-Nov-22 |
12-Nov-22 |
|
|
Prakhar Duchhoed |
Bumthang |
9-Nov-22 |
11-Nov-22 |
|
Wangdue Phodrang |
11-Nov-22 |
||
|
Mongar Tshechu |
Mongar |
1-Dec-22 |
3-Dec-22 |
|
Trashigang Tshechu |
Trashigang |
1-Dec-22 |
3-Dec-22 |
|
Pemagatshel Tshechu |
Pemagatshel |
1-Dec-22 |
3-Dec-22 |
|
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham |
Bumthang |
7-Dec-22 |
|
|
Nalakhar Tshechu |
Bumthang |
8-Dec-22 |
10-Dec-22 |
|
Thimphu |
13-Dec-22 |
||
|
Lhuentse Tshechu |
Lhuentse |
30-Dec-22 |
1-Jan-23 |
|
Trongsa Tshechu |
Trongsa |
30-Dec-22 |
1-Jan-23 |
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 |
- 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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