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Festivals in Bhutan take place either at monasteries or Dzongs

 

 

 

 

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While Paro, Timphu and Bhumtang festivals are the most visited, please note there is no reason to feel the other festivals in Bhutan are less important or interesting! In fact, if you prefer no or only few tourists, visit especially those festivals that are among those less promoted. The most well-known festivals in Bhutan are the religious dance festivals known as Tsechus. The Tsechus are held in honour of Guru Padsambhava, the Indian saint who is associated with the introduction of Tantric Buddhism in the Himalayan regions of not only Bhutan but also Sikkim, Nepal, Spiti, Ladakh as well as Tibet some 1200 years ago. The monastic lama dances have deep religious significance, and should not be missed, if only for one day, while you'll be visiting Bhutan. Aside the Tsechus, some Dzongs (fortresses) stage festivals called Dromche, held in honor of Yeshe Gompo (Mahakala) or Palden Lhama (Mahakali) - the two main protective deities of Bhutan. Our Group Festival Tours are noted where scheduled, while Private Tours can be designed around any festival listed, just email us your intended travel dates and we will design an itinerary for you.
 

Bhutan Festivals Dates 2008                                 


Punakha Domchey, Punakha Feb 11- Feb 15

Chorten Kora, Transhiyangtse Feb 21- Mar 7
Gom Kora, Transhiyangtse Mar 14 - Mar 16
Paro Tsechu ,Paro Mar 17 - Mar 21
Chukha Tsechu, Chhukha Mar 19 - Mar 21
Ura Yakchoe, Bumthang April 17 - April 21
Nimalung Tsechu, Bumthang July 11 - July 13

Kurjey Tshechu, Bumthang July 13 
Thimphu Drupchen, Thimphu Oct 4 - Oct 8
Wangdi Tsechu, Wangduephodrang Oct 7- Oct 9
Tamshing Phala Choepa, Bumthang Oct 9 - Oct 11
Thimphu Tsechu, Thimphu Oct 9 - Oct 11
Tangbi Mani ,Bumthang Oct 13 - Oct 15
Jambey Lhakhang Drup, Bumthang Nov 13 - Nov 17
Prakhar Tsechu, Bumthang Nov 14 - Nov 16
Mongar Tsechu, Mongar Dec 4 - Dec 7
Pemagatshel Tsechu, Pemagatshel Dec 4 - Dec 7
Trashigang Tsechu, Trashigang Dec 5 - Dec 8
Ngalakhang Tsechu, Bumthang Dec 12 - Dec 14
Trongsa Tsechu, Trongsa Jan 5 - Jan 7 (2009)
Lhuentse Tsechu, Lhuentse Jan 5 - Jan 7 (2009)

 
Horns and drums played by young monks at a festival in Bhutan

Key point to remember is that by attending any one of these festivals Bhutanese believe one receives blessings and gains merit to improve his or her relative balance of good and bad deeds that will enhance one's cycle of birth and rebirth, hence these festivals are also social gatherings where people, dressed in their best, come together to rejoice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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