Festival Dates


Experience the Ancient Living Culture of Bhutan Tshechu (Festival)

Tshechu is a Buddhist festival in honour of Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava, popularly known as ‘Guru Rimpoche’, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan. A Tshechu draws hundreds of Bhutanese people in a spirit of reverence, blessing, festivity and celebration, and is one of the best ways to discover the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan.  The sacred celebration comes to life with colour, music, dance and drama as villagers and townspeople gather to witness the masked and sword dances and other sacred rituals. These events, most of which are performed by monks in colourful and elaborate costumes, bring blessings to the onlookers, while also instructing them about Buddhist Dharma.

There are various Tsechus held all year around at temples, Dzongs and monasteries throughout Bhutan.

FESTIVAL DATES FOR 2020

Name Start Date End Date
Punakha Drubchen Mar 2, 2020 Mar 4, 2020
Punakha Tshechu Mar 5, 2020 Mar 7, 2020
Gomphukora April 1, 2020 April 3, 2020
Gasa Tshechu April 1, 2020 April 3, 2020
Zhemgang Tshechu April 1, 2020 April 3, 2020
Paro Tshechu April 4, 2020 April 8, 2020
Chhorten Kora April 8, 2020 April 22, 2020
Domkhar Tshechu May 3, 2020 May 5, 2020
Ura Yakchoe May 4, 2020 May 8, 2020
Nimalung Tshechu Jun 30, 2020 Jul 1, 2020
Kurjey Tshechu Jun 30, 2020
Tour of the Dragon Sept 5, 2020
Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race) Sept 07, 2020
Thimphu Drubchen Sept 22, 2020
Wangdue Tshechu Sept 24, 2020 Sept 26, 2020
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa Sept 26, 2020 Sept 28, 2020
Thimphu Tshechu Sept 26, 2020 Sept 28, 2020
Gangtey Tshechu Sept 28, 2020 Oct 1, 2020
Thangbi Mani Sept 29, 2020 Oct 2, 2020
Jakar Tshechu Oct 23, 2020 Oct 17, 2020
Chhukha Tshechu Oct 24, 2020 Oct 26, 2020
Dechenphu Tshechu Oct 26, 2020
Pemagatshel Tshechu Nov 21, 2020 Nov 24, 2020
Black Necked Crane Festival Nov 11, 2020
Jambay Lhakhang Drup Oct 31, 2020 Nov 3, 2020
Prakhar Duchhoed Nov 1, 2020 Nov 3, 2020
Mongar Tshechu Nov 21, 2020 Nov 24, 2020
Trashigang Tshechu Nov 22, 2020 Nov 25, 2020
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham Nov 30, 2020
Nalakhar Tshechu Dec 12, 2020
Druk Wangyel Tshechu Dec 13, 2020