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Max. Elevation
2860 m / 9383 ft
Group size
Min 1+
Level
Easy
Transportation
All private ground transportation during the tour in Bhutan as per the itinerary.
Best Season
Autumn (Oct - Nov) and Spring( Mar - May)
Starts at / Ends at
Paro / Paro
Accomodation
2/3*** category Hotel/Resort during tour in Bhutan .
Meals
All meals, tea/coffee during the tour in Bhutan.
Trip Route
Paro-Thimpu-Punakha-Bumthang-Gangtey-Paro

Highlights

  • Meeting local dress in traditional Bhutanese attire, such as the Gho for men and the Kira for women.
  • Witness the mesmerizing masked dances, known as cham dances, performed by monks and laymen in elaborate costumes
  • Observe the various religious rituals and ceremonies conducted throughout the festival, including prayers, blessings, and offerings, which hold deep spiritual significance for the Bhutanese people.
  • Enjoy a diverse array of cultural performances, including traditional music, folk songs, and theatrical presentations, showcasing the rich heritage and artistic talents of Bhutan.
  • Participate in sacred ceremonies and rituals, such as the unfurling of the Thongdrol, a large thangka painting, which is believed to bestow blessings upon those who witness it.
  • Capture the vibrant colors, lively performances, and cultural moments of the Thimphu Tshechu Festival through photographs and videos, preserving memories of this unforgettable cultural celebration in Bhutan.
  • Hiking to Tiger’s Nest/Taktsang Monastery - a symbol of Bhutanese spirituality and an architectural marvel
  • Passing Dochula Pass -  a scenic mountain pass situated at an altitude of around 3,100 meters, which offers breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas

Overview


Information for Bhutan festival tours- tour package cost, date, places and itinerary of 2026 I Festival tours in Bhutan I Cultural and festival city tours in Bhutan I Bhutan festival tour operators, guide, agency, booking, visa procedures, duration and season. 

Holiday Mountain Treks is specialised for festivals tour arrangements to Bhutan from Kathmandu making the best combination of cultural and tradition. 

Bhutan has not just the panoramic valley views along the white River and rice fields splashed with the vibrant colours of prayer flags that make this nation a compelling visit, with more than 143 festivals throughout the year, but it is famous for its culturally thrilling colorful festivals. 
Most of the festivals are celebrated in the courtyards of the Dzongs (fortresses) in all the Dzongkhags (districts) with traditional dances blessing by Lamas and Mungs by fire believing that it washes away their sins. 
Bhutanese legend has a religious significance to people and says that on the tenth calendar day the great Guru Rinpochhe transformed himself into different forms to subdue demons. People dress traditionally in their finest clothing and jewellery.
The festival is religious implication and community gathering where Bhutanese come to socialise and feast on native delicacies.


Some of the famous festivals are

Tshechu Festival
The Tshechu festival is one of the famous largest tourist attraction and well-known Bhutanese festival which held in honor of Guru Rinpochhe, who brought Mahayana Buddhism to Bhutan in the eighth century. Bhutanese legend has a religious significance to people and says that on the tenth calendar day the great Guru Rinpochhe transformed himself into different forms to subdue demons. People dress traditionally in their finest clothing and jewelry. The festival is religious implication and community gathering where Bhutanese come to socialize and feast on native delicacies. The festivals are an important part of Bhutanese peoples from the long ago till now. 

Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival
Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival is one the most famous and interesting festival held here to commemorate the establishment of Jambay Lhakhang temple in Bumthang. During this festival, the unique dance forms include Terchham (Naked Dance), which is held at midnight inside the temple premises and locals or tourists are not allowed to see it but they can enjoy watching the Mask and Cham dance that is common to all festival in Bhutan. The festival is 3-5 days program which is performed by the local villagers of Norgang, Changwa and Nangsiphel.

Black-necked Crane Festival
The Black-necked Crane Festival is an annual celebration held in Nov at Gangtey Goenpa in the Phobjikha Valley. It marks the arrival of the endangered cranes from Tibet for winter, featuring mask dances, crane-themed dances by local children, and conservation-focused programs to raise awareness and protect the birds. 

Royal Highlander Festival
The Royal Highlander festival focusing on the beauty and the wonders of Gasa Dzongkhag through its nature, history and its age old tradition and culture, to share Gasa’s vision of “Good to Great Gasa” with variety of cultural programs will be performed by Layaps. The various competitions on highland animals including the Yaks, horses and Mastiffs will be held and also competition such as traditional songs and dances will be held.

Jomolhari Mountain Festival
The Jomolhari Mountain Festival is a captivating two-day event held at the foot of Mt. Jomolhari, where communities residing along one of Bhutan’s most breathtaking trekking routes come together. The festival is celebrated at Dangochong village, This festival not only honors the rich culture of these communities but also celebrates the awe-inspiring natural wonders that envelop them. Among these wonders, the elusive and graceful snow leopard takes centre stage. 

Rhododendron Festival.
Rhododendron festival held at Royal Botanical park, Lam Pelri is for three days and marks the blooming of this beautiful flower across Bhutan. The festival features walk through Rhododendron garden, arts and crafts exhibition. The traditional games and cultural program are also on the list of events. About 45 species of Rhododendrons have been recorded in the country so far. And 29 of the species of Rhododendrons and some rare orchids are found here in the park. The park has numerous viewpoints, a lake and a canteen and one can indulge amongst this rich biodiversity.

Tangsibi Mani Festival
The Tangsibi Mani (often referred to as the Tangsibi Mini Festival or Thangbi Mani) is a significant annual 3-day religious, cultural, and community festival held in the Bumthang district of central Bhutan. It is celebrated at the Tangsibi Tashiling Lhakhang (Tangsibi temple) in Ura Gewog. 

Ura Yakchoe Festival
The Ura Yakchoe Festival is an annual festival observed by the Ura Dozhi or Makrong village. A local village affair, it is said to have started as a commemoration of Guru Rinpoche’s arrival in the village to help residents overcome an epidemic. The main part of the festival is comprised of five days of public performances. Sacred mask dances, folk dances, a thongdrol display, and a religious ceremony that forms the core part of the festival, as well as a tradition of making rounds to local homes for alcohol and food. 

Thangbi Mewang Festival
The Thangbi Mewang Festival is a vibrant four-day event at Thangbi Lhakhang in Bhutan's Bumthang valley, celebrating cultural heritage and victory over evil. Key highlights include the Mewang fire blessing ceremony, where participants jump over flames to cleanse sins and misfortune, along with mask dances, folk performances, and traditional rituals. 

Gomphu Kora Festival
The Gomphu Kora Festival is a 3-day sacred, springtime event (typically March/April) held at the Gom Kora temple in Trashigang, Eastern Bhutan, honoring Guru Rinpoche’s victory over a demon. It features unique night-long circumambulations (kora) around a meditation cave, attracting devotees from across Eastern Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh. 

You can Join our following Festival Tours 2026


The Thimpu Tshechu Festival

Festival dates: Sep 21-23, 2026

Festival place: Tashichho Dzong at Thimpu 


Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour

Festival dates: 26-29 Oct, 2026

Festival place: Bumthang

Important Note

  • Book your tour well in advance as it's a very popular event and flights, hotels and other services will be fully booked.

  • Festival dates are based on the lunar calendar and can sometimes shift slightly, so you should confirm it with your tour operators.

  • It is possible to travel alone or in a group and passport copy is required for visa processing.

  • Travel arrangements, visa and other necessary documents process only through an authorised agency.

  • Flight connection is to Bhutan from Nepal, India, Bangkok and Bangladesh.


You can Join our following Festival Tours 2026


The Thimpu Tshechu Festival

Festival dates: Sep 21-23, 2026

Festival place: Tashichho Dzong at Thimpu


Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival Tour

Festival dates: 26-29 Oct, 2026

Festival place: Bumthang

Trip Itinerary


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Includes

  • Royalty fee
  • Accommodation and all meals
  • Sightseeing tours by private coaches
  • Service of experienced and English speaking guide
  • All transportation as per the tour itinerary
  • Permit and entrance fee to the monuments

Doesn't Include

  • Bhutan visa fee USD 40
  • TDF USD 10
  • Airfares ( USD 485 round trip (Kathmandu sector)
  • Expense of personal nature, travel insurance
  • Drinks, cigarettes, laundry, telephone call and tipping etc

Trip Info

Introduction and trip briefing:
On our all tours, we give a short brief about the trip on the same day of your arrival and introduce your tour guide. At the mean time, we provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions if any about the trip.

Tour Guide:
English speaking, well experienced and knowledgeable holding license from the government. They are well trained about eco tourism, social/culture/traditions responsibilities, and sincerely dedicated on their duty. Actually the tour guide play an invaluable role in ensuring that our clients have the best opportunity to experience, learn about, and enjoy their trip presenting them whenever you need any help.

Accommodation:
A wide variety of accommodation is available ranging from farmhouse stays and budget hotels to the high-end resorts. However, there is no rating on the star category but all government approved A-B-C grade. Basically comfortable 2/3 star category resorts and hotels are used on the tour.

Transportation:
Our local agent in Bhutan has own fleet of luxury Japanese/Korean and Indian car, van and buses. All major places of interest are connected by paved roads so travelling will be smooth and pleasant.

Tour itinerary:
Given tour itinerary is fixed as the route permit is taken while applying visa of the planned tour itinerary. In the special case there will be possibility to extend or shorten the tour so please discuss this with your tour guide and express your wishes.

Food and drinks:
As a full board package tour; three times meals are provided. The favorite Bhutanese dishes being Ema Dasti- a cheese and chilly dish. All Bhutanese dishes use an abundance of chilly so do order according to your palette strength. You will also have Indian and Chinese cuisine too. Besides the locally produced beer and whiskey, the local brew, are that is distilled from rice, barley or wheat is also popular with visitor

Photography:
Bhutan is the picturesque country for the Photograph so bring a good camera with extra batteries memory as what you need may not be available in Bhutan. It is polite to ask people if you may take their picture. Ask your guide when it is permissible to take pictures in religious and public buildings.

Risk and Liability:
Holiday Mountain Treks is not responsible for any loss, injury, or damage sustained by tourists. Additional expenses caused by weather-related delays, original itinerary change, and political actions must be borne by the traveler.

Tipping and Gifts:
You will find no beggars in Bhutan. Please do not hand out candy or trinkets to children. Small gifts to people you stay with and tips for your guide and driver are appropriate.

Travel Insurance:
Normally city tours no need any emergency evacuation insurance but we encourage people to purchase travel insurance that covers baggage and travel delays as well as helicopter evacuation for medical emergencies.
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