Tshechu is a Buddhist festival, celebrated in honour of Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava, known as ‘Guru Rimpoche’. Guru Rimpoche is the one who was responsible for introducing Buddhism to Bhutan.
12 Days / 11 Nights
The Paro Festival is held every spring and is one of the most colorful and significant events in Paro Dzongkhag (district). It is a large social gathering of local communities, as well as an international tour to Bhutan.
11 Days / 10 Nights
Punakha Tshechu was introduced by the 70th Je Khenpo Trulku Jigme Choedra and EX-PM His Excellency Jigme Yoedzer Thinley. The festival celebrates the victory drive the Tibetan army out of the country.
11 Days / 10 Nights
The Thimphu Tshechu underwent a change in the 1950s, when the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, introduced numerous Boed chhams (mask dances performed by lay monks).
13 Days / 12 Nights
One of the most spectacular festivals in the country, called Jambay Lhakhang Drup is hosted in Jambay Lakhang.
The Tercham or the Bhutanese naked dance is a famous event in Bumthang.
13 Days / 12 Nights
Druk Wangyel Festival is an annual festival held on December 13th at the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang Festival Ground located at Dochula Pass around 22km from the capital city Thimphu.
13 Days / 12 Nights
The festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of this endangered and majestic bird which becomes an inseparable part of their daily lives during the winter months.