Photo: mask dance at Paro Tsechu |
If you are planning a visit to Bhutan it is well worth considering coming during one of the tsechu (religious festivals) held annually at most dzongs and monasteries throughout the country. Click here for more information on Tsechu (religious festivals) in Bhutan
Punakha Tsechu: 28 February to 2 March
Paro Tsechu: 31 March to 4 April
Wangdi Tsechu: 21 to 23 September
Thimphu Drubchen: 22 September
Thimphu Tsechu: 23 to 25 September
Gangtey festival: 26 to 28 September
Jakar in Bumthang: 21 to 23 October
Jambay Lhakhang Drup in Bumthang: 27 to 30 October
Mongar Tsechu: 18 to 21 November
Trashigang Tsechu: 19 to 22 November
Trongsa Tsechu: 20 to 22 December
The Mountain Company organises several different tours of Bhutan where you will have opportunity to visit one of these tsechu festivals, please get in touch if you are interested in joining one of our groups.
The festival dates in Bhutan for 2015 are as follows:
Punakha Tsechu: 28 February to 2 March
Paro Tsechu: 31 March to 4 April
Wangdi Tsechu: 21 to 23 September
Thimphu Drubchen: 22 September
Thimphu Tsechu: 23 to 25 September
Gangtey festival: 26 to 28 September
Jakar in Bumthang: 21 to 23 October
Jambay Lhakhang Drup in Bumthang: 27 to 30 October
Mongar Tsechu: 18 to 21 November
Trashigang Tsechu: 19 to 22 November
Trongsa Tsechu: 20 to 22 December
The Mountain Company organises several different tours of Bhutan where you will have opportunity to visit one of these tsechu festivals, please get in touch if you are interested in joining one of our groups.
Roland Hunter
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