Festival Tour

Thimphu Tshechu - Oct

Celebrate one of Bhutan's biggest festivals in the capital, with masked dances and the day-long Thimphu Dromchoe, across Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro.

Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Tour style: Festival Tour
Best season: October (festival month)
Route: Thimphu · Punakha · Paro

Festival dates

Thimphu Drubchen
5 October 2027
Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu
Thimphu Tshechu
10 – 12 October 2027
Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu

Festival dates are tentative and set by the Department of Tourism; we confirm them when you book.

Overview

This 7-day festival tour celebrates one of the biggest festivals in the country, held in Bhutan's capital for three days beginning on the 10th day of the 8th lunar month. The experience encompasses religious ceremonies, traditional mask dances, and cultural celebrations attended by thousands from neighboring districts.

Trip highlights

The Thimphu Tshechu festival's sacred dances and rituals
Thimphu Dromchoe, a day-long festival honoring the protective deity Palden Lhamo
Guru Tshengye (Eight Manifestations of Guru) and Shaw Shachi (Dance of the Stags)
Three valleys: Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro