Kuenga Samphel Tour & Trek is a trusted Bhutanese travel agency offering authentic cultural journeys, scenic treks, and festival experiences across Bhutan.
Kuenga Samphel Tour & Trek is a trusted Bhutanese travel agency offering authentic cultural journeys, scenic treks, and festival experiences across Bhutan.
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Apart from their rich culture and serene environment, Bhutan is known for hosting some of the world’s most vibrant and energetic events. These celebrations, which have their roots in Buddhism and centuries-old customs, unite residents and tourists to pay tribute to Guru Rinpoche, the saint who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. Every festival is a colorful blend of religious rites, music, mask dances, and happy get-togethers where celebration and culture collide. Travelers can gain a profound understanding of Bhutan's dynamic culture and enduring spirit by attending these festivals.
Bhutan's most well-known celebration takes place in the Paro Valley every spring. To watch holy mask dances and obtain blessings from the unveiling of the enormous Thongdrel, locals dress to impress. It's the ideal fusion of colour, culture, and spirituality.
One of the biggest and most popular festivals in Bhutan is Thimphu Tshechu, which is held in the capital city. Families congregate to pray and take in the joyful atmosphere while monks perform ancient Cham dances while donning ornate costumes and masks.
The ancient triumphs of Bhutanese warriors are commemorated by these two consecutive celebrations in Punakha. The Tshechu follow with vibrant mask dances and religious rites at the magnificent Punakha Dzong, while the Drubchen showcases dramatic reenactments of historical conflicts.
This festival is held at Gangtey Monastery in the tranquil Phobjikha Valley. The black-necked cranes, which represent harmony between nature and spirituality, arrive at the same time. The event offers a genuinely local experience because it is more intimate and smaller.
Held in Jambay Lhakhang Temple, it is one of Bhutan's most revered and ancient events. It includes the well-known "fire dance," which is conducted at midnight to purify and bless sins. It is a potent and enchanted experience for everyone who sees it.
The Haa Summer Festival is a distinctive celebration of Bhutanese nomadic culture that features traditional sports, music, yak herding, and regional food. It's a delightful opportunity to encounter the rustic way of life and genuine hospitality of Bhutan.
| Festival | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Bhutan | Whole Bhutan | Feb 21-23 |
| Lhamoi Dromche | Trongsa | Mar 6-8 |
| Punakha Drupchen | Punakha | Mar 6-8 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Mar 9-11 |
| Bhutan International Marathon | Annual Event, Gasa-Punakha | Mar 4 |
| Tangsibi Mani | Ura, Bumthang | Mar 15-17 |
| Chorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse | Mar 14 & 29 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Chumi, Bumthang | Mar 14 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong | April 5-7 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | April 5-7 |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo Village, Punakha | April 5-7 |
| Gomkora Tshechu | Gomkora, Trashi Yangtse | April 5-7 |
| Paro Tshechu | Paro Dzong | April 8-12 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lampelri Botanical Garden, Dochula | April 22-24 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | May 7-9 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura, Bumthang | May 9-13 |
| Dolay Drupchen | Taktsang Pelphu, Paro | May 20-30 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | Jul 3-5 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | Jul 5 |
| Masutake Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Thimphu | Aug 20-21 |
| Takila Cham | Takila Lhakhang, Lhuentse | Aug 29-31 |
| Tour of the Dragon - Bicycle Race | Bumthang-Thimphu | Sep 6 |
| Thimphu Dromchoe | Tashichoedzong, Thimphu | Sep 28 |
| Paro Dromchoe | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | Sep 30 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sep 30-Oct 2 |
| Haa Tshechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | Sep 22-24 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tendrel Thang, Tashichoedzong | Oct 2-4 |
| Tamshing Phala Choepa | Tamshing, Bumthang | Oct 2-4 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley | Oct 5-7 |
| Thangbi Mewang | Choekor, Bumthang | Oct 7-8 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Jangkothang, Jhomolhari Base | Oct 14-15 |
| Chukha Tshechu | Chukha | Oct 29-31 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Oct 31 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | Oct 29-Nov 1 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Drup | Choekor, Bumthang | Nov 5-8 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Chumi, Bumthang | Nov 6-8 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Phobjikha Valley | Nov 11 |
| Yeshey Goenpi Drupchen | Trongsa | Nov 18-20 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 28-30 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 29-Dec 1 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Dec 4 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Dec 4-6 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula | Dec 13 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 27-31 (Dec 27 is Chamjur) |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 27-31 |
| Festival | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King of Bhutan | Whole Bhutan | Feb 21-23 |
| Punakha Drupchen | Punakha | Feb 22-25 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Feb 26-28 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Chumi, Bumthang | Mar 3 |
| Tangsibi Mani | Ura, Bumthang | Mar 4-6 |
| Bhutan International Marathon | Annual Event Organised | Mar 5 |
| Gomphukora | Trashigang | Mar 26-28 |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo, Punakha | Mar 26-28 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | Mar 26-28 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | Mar 26-28 |
| Paro Tshechu | Paro | Mar 28-April 1 |
| Chhorten Kora | Trashiyangtse | Mar 28 |
| Haa Spring Festival | Haa Valley | April 7-9 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lampelri Botanical Garden, Dochula | April 17-19 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | April 18-20 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura, Bumthang | April 20-24 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | June 14-16 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | June 16 |
| Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Thimphu | Aug 15-16 |
| Masutake Mushroom Festival | Ura, Bumthang | Aug 23-24 |
| Tour of the Dragon-Bicycle Race | Bumthang-Thimphu | Sept 5 |
| Thimphu Drupchen | Thimphu | Sept 9 |
| Paro Dromche | Paro | Sept 11 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sept 11-13 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Sept 13-15 |
| Tamshing Phala Choepa | Tamshing, Bumthang | Sept 13-15 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley | Sept 16-18 |
| Thangbi Mani | Choekor, Bumthang | Sept 17-19 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochang (Jhomolhari Base Camp) | Oct 14-15 |
| Royal Highland Festival | - | Oct 23-24 |
| Chukha Tshechu | Chukha | Nov 11-13 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Choekor, Bumthang | Nov 8-12 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Drup | Choekor, Bumthang | Nov 15-18 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Chumi, Bumthang | Nov 16-18 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Nov 11 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Phobjikha Valley | Nov 11 |
| Goenpi Dromche | Trongsa | Nov 6-8 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 9-11 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 9-11 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Nov 15 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pema Gatshel | Nov 9-11 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 15-17 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula | Dec 13 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 9-12 (Dec 8 Chamjur) |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 8-10 |
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