Western Bhutan Festivals
Western Bhutan covers the Districts (known as Dzongkhags in Bhutan) of Thimphu, Paro, Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang and Gasa.
Many travelers to Bhutan witness these festivals as they take place in Districts closer to the Paro International Airport so tourists with a shorter number of days tour in Bhutan can also witness these Festivals.
The various Festivals that takes place in Western Bhutan Region are:
- PUNAKHA DRUBCHEN
- PUNAKHA TSHECHU
- TALO TSHECHU
- GASA TSHECHU
- PARO TSHECHU
- THIMPHU DRUBCHEN
- WANGDUE TSHECHU
- GANGTEY TSHECHU
- THIMPHU TSHECHU
- DRUK WANGYEL TSHECHU
Link to FESTIVAL DATE YEAR 2024 and FESTIVAL DATES 2025
Thimphu is the Capital City and hosts the biggest cultural Festival in Bhutan
The Paro International Airport is here so most visit the Paro Festival.It is one of the most beautiful events
Punakha is the winter capital of the monastic body. The Fortress boasts of having enthroned all the Kings of Bhutan
