Festival Dates 2017
| SL# | FESTIVAL | PLACE | DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dungkhor Tshechu | Dungkhor Lhakhang,Chokhorling, Pemagatshel | 6th-7th January |
| 2 | Gelephu Rabney Dratsang Tshechu | Gelephu Dratshang, Gelephu Thromde, Sarpang | 6th-7th January |
| 3 | Mendrel Tshechu | Mendrel Lhakhang, Chongshing, Pemagatshel | 7th-8th January |
| 4 | Daga Trashiyangtshi Annual Tshechu | Tshechupang , Daga Dzong, Dagana | 8th-12th January |
| 5 | Bangyue Tshechu | Bangyue Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 10th-12th January |
| 6 | Dechen Pelri Tshechu | Dechen Pelri Lhakhang, Chimong, Pemagatshel | 10th-12th January |
| 7 | Sangay Lingpai Cham, | Chimung Gewog, Pemagatshel | 10th -12th January |
| 8 | Wongborang Tshechu | Wongborang Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 10th-12th January |
| 9 | Labar Tshechu | Labar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 11th-13th January |
| 10 | Shinger Meto Choepda | Shingner Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 12th January |
| 11 | Nabji Lhakhang Drub | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 12th January |
| 12 | Korphu Lhakhang Drub | Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 12th January |
| 13 | Dagapela Tshechu | Dagapela Lhakhang, Dagana | 20th- 22nd January |
| 14 | Khadro Kang sol (performed after every 3 yrs_ | Dechencholing Lhakhang, Chali, Mongar | 2nd- 6th February |
| 15 | Ngatshang Tshechu | Tashi Choephel Lhakang, Ngatshang, Mongar | 4th-6th February |
| 16 | Tsatse Dzongklingoen Tshechu | Tsatse Dzong, Nanong, Pemagatshel | 5th-7th February |
| 17 | Bon-Choe Rup | Kikhar/Dakphel | 5th February |
| 18 | Churzegang Tshechu | Churzegang Lhakhang, Gelephu, Sarpang | 6th February |
| 19 | Bon-Choe Rup | Goling/Zhobling/Nyakhar/Tshaidang/Kamjong/Duedmang, Zhemgang | 9th-10th February |
| 20 | Shali Tshechu | Shumar/Shali, Pemagatshel | 9th- 10th February |
| 21 | Nomad Festival | Bumthang | 23rd February |
| 22 | Punakha Drubchen | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 2nd-6th March |
| 23 | Lhamoi Dromche | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 3rd-5th March |
| 24 | Bhutan International Marathon | (Annual event organized by Bhutan Olympic Committee) | 5th March |
| 25 | Phurba Dubchen | Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar, Trashiyangtse | 5th-12th March |
| 26 | Khengzor Tshechu | Khengzor Lhakhang,Khar, Pemagatshel | 6th-8th March |
| 27 | Lhamoizingkha Tshechu | Lhamoizigkhag Dratshang, Dagana | 6th-8th March |
| 28 | Li Chi Bi Tshechu | Li Chi Bi, Goshing, Zhemgnag | 7th March |
| 29 | Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 7th-9th March |
| 30 | Domkhar Tshechu (once in 3 years) | Domkhar Lhakhang, Shumar, Pemagatshel | 10th-12th March |
| 31 | Nganglam Tshechu | Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 10th-12th March |
| 32 | Tangsibi Mani | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 11th-15th March |
| 33 | Tharpaling Thongtrel | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumey,Bumthang | 12th March |
| 34 | Chenga Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtse | 12th March |
| 35 | Zhuri Duechoed | Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang | 23rd March |
| 36 | Gayden Choedpa | Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 26th -28th March |
| 37 | Namgang Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtse | 28th March |
| 38 | Kharphug Lhasel | Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang | 30th March |
| 39 | Tsirang Tshechu | Tsirang | 3rd-5th April |
| 40 | Gasa Tsechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 3rd-6th April |
| 41 | Gomkora Tshechu | GomphuKora, Trashiyangtse | 4th-6th April |
| 42 | Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong | 4th-7th April |
| 43 | Daga Trashiyangtshi Tendra Tshechu | Daga Dzong, Dagana | 6th April |
| 44 | Prayue Choe | Buli/Tali, Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 6th April |
| 45 | Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 7th-11th April |
| 46 | Chukha Tshechu | Chukha Ngedrubtse Dzong, Chukha | 8th -11th April |
| 47 | Pantang Tshechu | Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 9th April |
| 48 | Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu | 15th-17h April |
| 49 | Karphu Lhasel | Edi Lhakhang, Gelephu, Sarpang | 22nd-24th April |
| 50 | Dungmed Tshechu | Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 3rd-5th May |
| 51 | Tashicholing Tshechu | Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 3rd-5th May |
| 52 | Dungkhar Tshechu | Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 3rd-6th May |
| 53 | Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang | 5th-7th May |
| 54 | Ura Yakchoed | Ura Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 6th-10th May |
| 55 | Tshebar Tshechu (once in 3 years) | Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 9th -11th May |
| 56 | Due Mang ti Tshechu | Goshing, Zhemgang | 21st May |
| 57 | Zobel Tshechu | Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 7th-9th June |
| 58 | Bon-Choe | Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang | 8th June |
| 59 | Padseling Kuchoed | Padseling Goenpa, Choekhor, Bumthang | 14th -15th June |
| 60 | Der Choed | Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang | 30th June-3rd July |
| 61 | Dechenling Tshechu | Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, pemagatshel | 1st-3rd July |
| 62 | Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Bumthang | 1st-3rd July |
| 63 | Trel Da Tshechu | Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar | 1st-3rd July |
| 64 | Trel Da Tshechu | Yagang Lhakhang, Mongar | 1st-3rd July |
| 65 | Dungsingma Tshechu | Dungsingma, Yurung , Pemagatshel | 3rd July |
| 66 | Khamdang Tendra Tshechu | Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashiyangtse | 3rd July |
| 67 | Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 3rd July |
| 68 | Teldra Tshechu | Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar, Trashiyangtse | 3rd July |
| 69 | Teldra Tshechu | Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashiyangtse | 3rd July |
| 70 | Trel Da Tshechu | Yak Dued Goenpa, Chaskhar, Mongar | 3rd July |
| 71 | Trel Da Tshechu | Dungkhar Goenpa, Khengkhar, Mongar | 3rd July |
| 72 | Trel Da Tshechu | Sang Ngag Choeling Lhakhang, Ngatshang, Mongar | 3rd July |
| 73 | Khangma Tshechu | Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 3rd-5th July |
| 74 | Haa Summer Festival | Town festival Ground, Haa | 8th-9th July |
| 75 | Annual Tshechu | Kadam Goenpa, Mongar | 3rd-5th August |
| 76 | Tor Dok | Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar | 5th- 7th August |
| 77 | Annual Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Thimphu | 15th-16th August |
| 78 | Hungla Chokhor | Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashiyangtse | 19th - 21st August |
| 79 | Kengcham Mangdok Chukor | Yarphel Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashiyangtse | 19th - 23rd August |
| 80 | Masutaki Mushroom Festival | Ura, Bumthang | 23rd- 24th August |
| 81 | Aa-hoi Bon Choe | Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang | 24th August |
| 82 | Don-dor la Duel Choey | Bjoka/Trong, Zhemgang | 28th-31st August |
| 83 | Thrumshingla to Purgyela Festival | Ura Village, Ura, Bumthang | 29th August |
| 84 | Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 2nd September |
| 85 | Chha Festival | Tagmochhu, Lhuentse | 4th-7th September |
| 86 | Sa Nyen Tshechu | Reling Lhakhang, Sherimuhung, Mongar | 5th-7th September |
| 87 | Chukor | Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashiyangtse | 11th -20th September |
| 88 | Khadro Kang sol cham | Kadam Lhakhang, Khengkhar, Mongar | 16th- 20th September |
| 89 | Thimphu Dromche | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 25th – 29th September |
| 90 | Bum Tashi Festival | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 27th September |
| 91 | KhadroKong Sag Cham | Samten Choeling Lhakhang, Tsakaling, Mongar | 27th-30th September |
| 92 | Annual Tshechu | Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashiyangtse | 28th-30th September |
| 93 | Kothakpa Tshechu | Shumar/Kothakpa, Pemagatshel | 28th -30th September |
| 94 | Goenpung Tshechu | Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel | 28th -30th September |
| 95 | Wandue Tshechu | Tencholing Army Ground, Wangduephodrang | 28th-30th September |
| 96 | Dorjitse Kuchoed | Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang | 29th September- 1st October |
| 97 | Shaksinggoenpa Tshechu | Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashiyangtse | 29th September-1st October |
| 98 | Galing Goenpa Tshechu | Galing Goenpa, Chukha | 30th September-1st October |
| 99 | Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 30th September- 2nd October |
| 100 | Tamshing Phala Choedpa | Tamshing Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 30th September-2nd October |
| 101 | Dungsingma Tshechu | Dungsingma, Yurung , Pemagatshel | 3rd-5th October |
| 102 | Nangkor Tshechu | Shumar , Pemagatshel | 3rd-5th October |
| 103 | Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 3rd-6th October |
| 104 | Kadam Tshechu | Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 4th-6th October |
| 105 | Khomshar Kharphug | Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 5th October |
| 106 | Laya Aolay | Laya | 7th-8th October |
| 107 | Bhutan Birds Festival | Tingtibi, Zhemgang | 8th-10th October |
| 108 | Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangojang, Thimphu | 14th-15th October |
| 109 | KhadroKong Shag Cham (Performed every after 3 years) | Samten Choeling Lhakhang, Tsakaling, Mongar | 14th-19th October |
| 110 | Bardo Thongdral Gar Cham | Ugyen Gatshel Lhakhang, Jurmey, Mongar | 26th- 30th October |
| 111 | Shingkhar Rabdhey | Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 26th-30th October |
| 112 | Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Bumthang | 27th -31st October |
| 113 | Lanyiri Tshechu | Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 28th-30th October |
| 114 | Ugyencholing Kangsel | Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang | 28th-30th October |
| 115 | Tshebar Tshechu | Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 28th-31st October |
| 116 | Dungmed Tshechu | Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 2nd-4th November |
| 117 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong | 2nd-4th November |
| 118 | Bardo Kharphug | Bardo, Zhemgang | 4th November |
| 119 | Jambay Lhakang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, BUMTHANG | 4th -6th November |
| 120 | Pakar Duechoed | Pakar Lhakang, Bumthang | 5th-6th November |
| 121 | Sonamthang Tshechu | Panbang Dungkhag, Zhemgang | 8th-10th November |
| 122 | Black necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha. Wangduephodrang | 11th November |
| 123 | Sumthrang Rabdhey | Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 14th-18th November |
| 124 | Khomshar Bon-Choe Katag | Khomshar,Bardo, Zhemgang | 17th November |
| 125 | Kang Sol Chhenmo | Thegchhog Namdrol Ugyen Chholing Monastry, Dremitse, Mongar | 25th- 28th November |
| 126 | Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 25th- 28th November |
| 127 | Thrichugoenpa Tshechu | Thrichugoenpa, Tongzang, Trashiyangtse | 26th-28th November |
| 128 | Dechenling Tshechu | Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 26th- 28th November |
| 129 | Menchu Pemaphuendey | Norbugang, Pemagatshel | 26th-28th November |
| 130 | Silambee Tshechu | Na Gor Lhakhang, Silambee, Mongar | 26th-28th November |
| 131 | Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | 26th-29th November |
| 132 | Tang Namkhar Rabdhey | Tang Namkhar Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang | 27th -28th November |
| 134 | Geokar Lhakhang Tshechu | Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashiyangtse | 28th November- 3rd December |
| 135 | Doedel Pemacholing Tshechu | Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar, Trashiyangtse | 30th November-4th December |
| 136 | Gonphug Tshechu | Gomphu, Trong, Zhemgang | 1st-3rd December |
| 137 | Buli Tshechu | Buli, Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 1st-3rd December |
| 138 | Gamung Tshechu | Shumar/Gamung, Pemagatshel | 1st-3rd December |
| 140 | Ngatshang Tshechu | Sang Ngag Choeling Lhakhang, Ngatshang, Mongar | 1st-3rd December |
| 141 | Phumithang Tshechu | Phumithang Tshechu | 1st-3rd December |
| 142 | Shingkhar Tshechu | Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 1st-3rd December |
| 143 | Wamling Tshechu | Wamling, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 1st-3rd December |
| 144 | Thrisa Tshechu | Thrisa, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 1st-3rd December |
| 145 | Goshing Tshechu | Goshing, Zhemgang | 1st-3rd December |
| 146 | Kangsol Chhenmo | Yak Dued Goenpa, Chaskhar, Mongar | 2nd-4th December |
| 147 | Kadam Tshechu | Kadam Zangtopelri, Chaskhar, Mongar | 2nd- 4th December |
| 148 | Kangsol Chhenmo | Yak Dued Goenpa, Chaskhar, Mongar | 2nd-4th December |
| 149 | Khangma Tshechu | Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 2nd-4th December |
| 150 | Bjoka Tshechu | Bjoka/Trong,Zhemgang | 16 th -18 th March |
| 151 | Chonam Rabdhey | Chojam Lhakahng, Tang, Bumthang | 2nd-6th December |
| 152 | Bon-choe | Thrisa/Shingkhar/Wamling/Radhi/Nimshong, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 153 | Bon-Choe | Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 154 | Bon-Choe | Buli/Tali/Kihar, Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 155 | Dangkhar Tshechu | Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 156 | Ngala Trong Tshechu | Ngala Trong, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 157 | Jambay Lhakang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor,Bumthang | 3rd December |
| 158 | Khengkhar Tshechu | Dungkhar Goenpa, Khengkhar, Mongar | 3rd December |
| 159 | Khomshar Tshechu | Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 160 | Langdorbi Bon-Choe | Langdorbi, Bardo, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 161 | Ma-mung Trong Tshechu | Ma-Mung Trong, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 162 | Tashibee Tshechu | Tashibee, Pangkhar, Zhemgang | 3rd December |
| 163 | Dekiling Tshechu | Dekiling Goenpa, Gelephu Thromde,Sarpang | 3rd December |
| 164 | Nga Lhakhang Zhi | Nga Lhakhang, Bumthang | 3rd -5th December |
| 165 | Pangkhar Choedpa | Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 12th-18th December |
| 166 | Drukwangyel Tshechu | Dochula,Thimphu | 13th December |
| 167 | Sombrang Kangsol | Sombrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 13th -15th December |
| 168 | Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 25th-28th December |
| 169 | Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 25th-28th December |
| 170 | Domsing Lhakhang Tshechu | Domsing Lhakhang, Jamkhar, Trashiyangtse | 30th December-13th January |
| Note: Highlighted Festival = Popular Seasonal Festival | |||
Festival Dates 2018
| SL# | FESTIVAL | PLACE | DATES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punakha Drubchen | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 22nd –24th Feb |
| 2 | Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 25th –27th Feb |
| 3 | Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 2nd March & 17th March |
| 4 | Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang | 24th – 26th March |
| 5 | Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 27th –31st March |
| 6 | Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 29th –31st March |
| 7 | Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 27th – 29th April |
| 8 | Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Chummi, Bumthang | 21st –23rd June |
| 9 | Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 23rd June |
| 10 | Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 15th –18th Sept |
| 11 | Wangdue Tshechu | Tencholing Army Ground, Wangduephodrang | 17th –19th Sept |
| 12 | Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 19th – 21st Sept |
| 13 | Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 19th –21st Sept |
| 14 | Thangbi Mani | Tangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 23rd – 25th Sept |
| 15 | Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24th –27th Oct |
| 16 | Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakar Lhakhang, Chummi, Bumthang | 25th – 27th Oct |
| 17 | Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang | 11th Nov |
| 18 | Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 16th –18th Nov |
| 19 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel | 16th –18th Nov |
| 20 | Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | 17th –19th Nov |
| 21 | Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 23rd –25th Nov |
| 22 | Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula, Thimphu | 13th Dec |
| 23 | Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 15th – 17th Dec |
| 24 | Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse |