Bhutan, known as the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” is renowned for its colorful festivals that showcase the country’s rich cultural traditions. If you’re planning to visit Bhutan in 2024, immersing yourself in these vibrant festivals is a must. While the dates provided below are subject to change based on the annual calendar, we have compiled a list of tentative Bhutan festival dates for 2024 to help you plan your trip. Please remember to contact us for final confirmation, as sometimes dates may change without notice or festivals may be cancelled.
Bhutan Festival Calendar and Planning:
To make the most of your Bhutan festival tour in 2024, it’s essential to plan ahead. Use the Bhutan festival calendar as a reference to align your travel dates with the festivals you wish to attend. However, please note that the dates provided are tentative and subject to change. We recommend contacting us for the most up-to-date information and final confirmation of the festival dates.
| Festival Name | Festival Location | Festival Date |
| Lhamoi Dromche | Trongsa | Feb 15-17 |
| Punakha Drupchen | Punakha | Feb 16-18 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Feb 19-21 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Chumi,Bumthang | Feb 24 |
| Tangsibi Mani | Chumi, Bumthang | Feb 24-26 |
| Bhutan International Marathon | Annual Event Organised | Mar 5 |
| Gomphukora | Trashigang | Mar 17-19 |
| Talo Tshechu | Gaza | Mar 17-19 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Ura, Bumthang | Mar 17-19 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | Mar 17-19 |
| Paro Tshechu | Paro | Mar 21-25 |
| Chhorten Kora | Trashiyangtse | Mar 25 & April 8 |
| Rhododendron festival | Talo, Punakha | April 19-21 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Lampelri Botanical Garden, Dochula | April 18-20 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Chumi, Bumthang | April 20-24 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Ura, Bumthang | June 14-16 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Chumi, Bumthang | June 16 |
| Haa Summer Festival | Haa | July 14-15 |
| Mushroom festival | Genekha, Thimphu | Aug 15-16 |
| Masutaki Mushroom festival | Choekor, Bumthang | Aug 23-24 |
| Tour of the Dragon-Bicycle Race | Bumthang-Thimphu | Sept 5 |
| Thimphu Drupchen | Thimphu | Sep 8 |
| Paro Dromche | Paro | Sep 10 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sep 11-13 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Sep 12-14 |
| Tamshing Phala Choepa | Ura, Bumthang | Sep 13-15 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey, Phobjikha Valley | Sep 16-18 |
| Thangbi Mani | Choekor,Bumthang | Sep 17-19 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochang (Jhomolhari Base Camp) | Oct 14-15 |
| Tamshing, Bumthang | Oct 23-24 | |
| Chukha Tshechu | Chukha | Oct 10-12 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Choekor,Bumthang | Oct 10-12 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Drup | Choekor, Bumthang | Oct 17-21 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Royal Highland Festival | Oct 18-20 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Nov 3 |
| Black Neckedl Crane festival | Phobjikha Valley | Nov 11 |
| Goenpi Dromche | Trongsa | Nov 6-8 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 9-11 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 9-11 |
| Jambhay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Nov 15 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pema Gatshel | Nov 9-11 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 15-17 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula | Dec 13 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 8-10 |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Chumi, Bumthang |
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