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• 1. Bhutan Festivals Dates in 2024+

  Festival dates are tentative and may change. It is highly recommended to confirm with the your travel consultant or agency before booking or making any arrangement.

  Festival Name	Festival Location	Festival Date (2024)
  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	Ura,Bumthang	Feb 24-26
  Bhutan International Marathon	Annual Event Organised	Mar 5
  Gomphukora	Trashigang	Mar 17-19
  Talo Tshechu	Talo,Punakha	Mar 17-19
  Gasa Tshechu	Gasa	Mar 17-19
  Zhemgang Tshechu	Zhemgang	Mar 17-19
  Paro Tshechu	Paro	Mar 21-25
  Chhorten Kora	Trashiyangtse	Mar 25 & April 8
  Rhododendron festival	Lampelri Botanical Garden,Dochula	April 19-21
  Domkhar Tshechu	Chumi,Bumthang	April 18-20
  Ura Yakchoe	Ura,Bumthang	April 20-24
  Nimalung Tshechu	Chumi,Bumthang	June 14-16
  Kurjey Tshechu	Choekor,Bumthang	June 16
  Haa Summer Festival	Haa	July 14-15
  Mushroom festival	Genekha, Thimphu	Aug 15-16
  Masutaki Mushroom festival	Ura,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	Tamshing,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
  Royal Highland festival	Elevation over 4000 meters	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	Chumi,Bumthang	Oct 18-20
  Dechenphu Tshechu	Thimphu	Nov 3
  Black Necked 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	Dec 8-10

• 2. What are the major Bhutan festivals included in the tours?+

  Our Bhutan Festivals Tours typically include the most celebrated festivals like Thimphu Tshechu, Paro Tshechu, and Punakha Tshechu & Punakha Drupchen, among others.

• 3. Are photography and video allowed during the festivals?+

  Photography is generally allowed, but it's important to be respectful and mindful of local customs. Always ask for permission before taking close-up photos of individuals, monks, or sacred objects. Don’t photograph a member of the royal family, if you happen to be at a festival or gathering where they are present.

• 4. What should I wear to the festival?+

  Dress respectfully in modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Consider wearing a kira (for women) or a gho (for men) to blend in and show respect. You can rent or purchase these garments in Bhutan. Avoid wearing revealing or inappropriate clothing.

• 5. Is there any taboos during the festival?+

  Consuming alcohol or smoking in the vicinity of the festival is typically taboo, as these actions can be seen as defiling a sacred space.

• 6. Can I dance together with the masked dancer?+

  Traditionally, everybody, including visitors, enthusiastically takes part in the final dance (Tashi Lebey), which concludes all festivities or dance performances.

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