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Buddhist Festival
Prakhar Duchhoed
Phodrang Lhundrup Deyang Lhakhang Bumthang, BhutanThe Prakhar Duchhoed takes place at Prakhar Goemba, nestled in the scenic Chumey Valley of Bumthang, a mere half-hour drive from Chamkhar town. Serving as the primary temple of the village, Prakhar Goemba, constructed around the 16th century, is a tranquil sanctuary located just a brief 10-minute walk from the main road.
Chhukha Tshechu
Chukha Dzong Chukha, BhutanThe Chhukha Tshechu festival in Bhutan is held at the courtyard of Chhukha dzong in Chhukha. It is held annually for three days as an offering to Guru Rinpoche. Different kinds of mask dances, traditional folk songs and dances are performed during the festival. On the third day, a Throngdroel of Guru Rinpoche is unfurled which is the highlight of the festival.
Wamrong Tshechu
Wamrong Lhakhang Trashigang, Bhutan
Trashigang Tshechu
Trashigang Dzong Trashigang, Bhutan
Dechenphug Tshechu
Dechenphug Thimphu, BhutanThe tshechu venerates Gay Ngyen Jakpa Melen, a formidable guardian deity of Bhutan. Among the sacred dances showcased are the Zhananga Cham, Genyen Kunchaam, Shazam Cham, and Nga Cham, alongside a myriad of traditional and classical performances. A unique aspect of the festival is its exclusivity, as it is the sole day in the year when foreign visitors are granted access to Dechenphu Lhakhang.
Drametse Tshechu
Thechog Ugyen Namdrol Choling Monastery Mongar, BhutanDescending Day of Lord Buddha
Country-wide , Bhutan
Zhemgang Tshechu
Zhemgang Dzong Zhemgang, BhutanThis festival takes you to Zhemgang Bhutan. This allows visitors to get close to the local community and appreciate the distinct culture of central Bhutan.
Punakha Drubchen
Punakha Dzong Punakha, BhutanIn the 17th century, Bhutan faced multiple incursions by Tibetan forces who sought a highly prized relic, the Ranjung Kharsapani. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the leader of Bhutan, successfully repelled the Tibetan invaders, and in commemoration of this victory, he instituted the Punakha Drubchen festival. Consequently, Punakha Drubchen has since become an annual celebration in Punakha Dzongkhag.
Punakha Tshechu
Punakha Dzong Punakha, BhutanImmerse yourself in Bhutan’s ancient traditions during the Punakha Tshechu festival! Held during March, this colorful celebration features mesmerizing masked dances performed by monks. Between dances, lively clowns (atsaras) entertain the crowd with jokes and antics. Don’t miss the awe-inspiring unfurling of the Thongdrol—a giant silk painting—on the festival’s final day. It’s a joyous blend of spirituality, art, and community.
Chenga Kora
Chorten Kora Trashiyangtse, BhutanChorten Kora, located in Eastern Bhutan, stands as a beloved tourist destination and a revered stupa. Its splendid design and serene atmosphere captivate visitors. Inspired by Nepal’s iconic Boudhanath Stupa, Chorten Kora showcases intricate Buddhist architecture. Set alongside the glistening Kulong Chu River in Trashiyangtse, this magnificent structure holds deep religious and cultural significance. Lama Ngawang Loday, the nephew of the revered Lama Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, dedicated 12 years to its construction in the 18th century. The Chorten Kora Festival, also known as the Circumambulation Festival, involves Bhutanese people (specifically the Drukpa community) performing a sacred circumambulation around the famous Chorten Kora stupa. This takes place during the 15th day of the buddhist month.