Bhutan Festival Calendar

World's toughest single-day mountain bike race covering 268km from Bumthang to Thimphu.

Elaborate religious ceremony preceding Thimphu Tshechu with sacred rituals.

Festival in the pristine Haa Valley showcasing unique local traditions.

Festival held after the reconstruction of Wangdue Dzong, featuring traditional dances.

Unique "naked dance" festival at Tamshing Monastery in Bumthang.

The capital's biggest festival with three days of mask dances at Tashichho Dzong.

Festival in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley at Gangtey Goenpa monastery.

Fire blessing festival at Thangbi Lhakhang with unique fire rituals.

Celebration of mountain culture with yak shows, traditional sports, and highland performances.

Major festival at Jakar Dzong with traditional mask dances and cultural performances.

Festival in the eastern district known for its bamboo crafts and unique traditions.

Festival in the southern district near the Indian border.

One-day festival honoring the protective deity at Dechenphu temple near Thimphu.

Celebration of nomadic highland culture with yak pageants, traditional sports, and hot springs.

Famous fire festival with naked fire dance (Mewang) and Tercham at midnight.

Religious ceremony at Traakar (White Rock) monastery.

Celebration of the endangered black-necked cranes' arrival in Phobjikha Valley.

Religious ceremony at Trongsa Dzong.

Major eastern Bhutan festival at Mongar Dzong.

Festival in the border town of Phuntsholing.

Largest festival in eastern Bhutan at Trashigang Dzong.

Lion dance performance at the ancient Jambay Lhakhang temple.

Festival at Nalakhar monastery in Bumthang.

Festival at Dochula Pass honoring the King, with spectacular mountain backdrop.

Festival in Lhuentse, known for its royal heritage and textile weaving.

Five-day festival at the historic Trongsa Dzong, seat of the Wangchuck dynasty.

Festival at the historic Nabji Lhakhang in the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.

Festival in the southeastern border town.