Monday, 9 February 2015

Tsechu (religious festivals) in Bhutan with dates for 2015

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

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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