Your Bhutanese Guide
Start Date: Mar 12, 2022 End Date: March 14, 2022 The Punakha Tshechu is one of the most popular Tshechus in the country. It is held right after the popular Punakha Drubchen. The unfurling of the thongdrol (a large tapestry) of Guru Rinpoche is the …
Start Date: Mar 09, 2022 End Date: March 11, 2022 In the 17th century, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal of Punakha in western Bhutan defeated the invading Tibetan forces which led to the unification of the country as one nation. To honor this victory, a grand celebration, …
Start: 13-Dec-2021 The Druk Wangyel Tshechu is a unique festival performed by the Royal Bhutan Army rather than monks or lay people. It is a tribute to the wise leadership of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth King of Bhutan. It also celebrates the …
Start Date: Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 15, 2021 Bumthang Jakar Tshechu Festival lasts for three days. Its official Jakar or Bumthang District’s Official Festival of the year and the Festival happens inside the gigantic Jakar Dzong. The whole district of Jakar or Bumthang remains …
Start Date: Sept 18, 2021 End Date: Sept 20, 2021 Gangtey Goempa observes an annual religious festival in its courtyard. The Tshechu comprises showcasing of different sacred masked dances and cultural dances. The Gangtey Goempa observes an annual religious festival in its courtyard. The Tshechu …
START DATE: Oct 23, 2021 The Royal Highlander festival was first introduced on 16th Of October in 2016 to mark the celebration of the birth of HRH the Gyalsey; 400 years of Zhabdrung Rimpoche and the Rabjung (60 years cycle) birth year of Guru Rimpoche. …
Start: Oct 15, 2021 This tshechu is dedicated to Gay Ngyen Jakpa Melen, a powerful guardian deity of Bhutan. Some of the sacred dances performed during the festival include the Zhananga Cham, Genyen Kunchaam, Shazam Cham, and Nga Cham. Many traditional and classical dances are …
Start Date: Sept 16, 2021 End Date: Sept 20, 2021 Thimphu Tshechu starts on the tenth day of the eight lunar month. The three-day religious event plays an important role in the lives of Bhutanese people as it is an opportunity for the Buddhist followers …
Start Date: June 20, 2021 Destination: Bumthang Venue: Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor Kurjey Tsechu is celebrated in the popular Kurjey Lakhang in Bumthang. People of Jakar and Kurjey villages attend the Tshechu to pay obeisance to Guru Rinpoche who brought Buddhism to Bhutan. It is a one-day festival …