Bhutan

Punakha Drubchen is a significant religious festival held annually in the Punakha Dzong, a historic fortress and monastery in Bhutan. It commemorates the victory of the Bhutanese over Tibetan invaders in the 17th century and includes elaborate mask dances, traditional rituals, and cultural performances. Punakha Drubchen is known for its unique and colorful ceremonies, making […]

Blessed Rainy Day arrives near the end of the annual monsoons, at the end of the agricultural season, and at the beginning of harvest time. The day is celebrated to thank the rain that fell during the monsoon and to pray for a bountiful harvest. The tradition is for people to take a bath outside […]

The Matsutake Mushroom Festival falls during mushroom season in summer every year. The festival takes place in two different locations Genekha in Thimphu and Ura valley in Bumthang. At the festival, visitors will be learn to identify these fabled mushrooms as they embark on mushroom picking excursion around the pristine forests and hills.  During the […]

The annual Wangduephodrang Tshechu was introduced by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal after he built Wangduephodrang Dzong in 1638. The Tshechu features dances by monks and laymen and concludes with the unfurling of the Guru Tshengye Thongdroel where people throng to receive blessings. The Tshechu is particularly famous for the Raksha Mangcham or the Dance of the […]

Blessed Rainy Day arrives near the end of the annual monsoons, at the end of the agricultural season, and at the beginning of harvest time. The day is celebrated to thank the rain that fell during the monsoon and to pray for a bountiful harvest. The tradition is for people to take a bath outside […]