Tshechus are Bhutan's vibrant religious festivals, held annually at dzongs and monasteries across the kingdom to honour Guru Rinpoche.
What to expect
Days of masked Cham dances, folk performances and, at the largest festivals, the unfurling of a giant sacred thangka at dawn. Locals attend in their finest traditional dress.
The biggest Tshechus
The Paro Tshechu (spring) and Thimphu Tshechu (autumn) are the largest and most popular, so book far ahead.
- Paro Tshechu: spring
- Thimphu Tshechu: autumn
- Masked Cham dances & thangka unfurling
- Book early — festivals draw crowds
We time Bhutan tours around Tshechus and secure stays early — request net rates.
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