5 festivals to explore — living traditions of Bhutan
An annual conservation festival in Phobjikha Valley celebrating the arrival of endangered black-necked cranes from Tibet.
November 11, 2026
One of Bhutan's largest and most attended annual religious festivals, held in the capital with masked dances honoring Guru Rinpoche.
Bhutan's most famous tshechu, held at Rinpung Dzong with five days of sacred masked dances drawing visitors from around the world.
A dramatic festival period at Punakha Dzong combining a historical military reenactment (Drubchen) with the traditional Tshechu.
Bumthang's famous fire festival at one of Bhutan's oldest temples, featuring the dramatic Mewang naked fire dance.