The Royal Highlander Festival is the most talked about and most awaited festival in Bhutan and it showcases the lifestyle of the semi nomadic people of Northern Bhutan called the Layaps.
It is organised in Laya (Gasa), in the month of October. The festival aims to promote the sustainable livelihood of highlanders, showcase highlander’s innovation, and exhibit the highlands as a pride of Bhutan.
Tsechu is the most celebrated festivals in Bhutan. It lasts from 3-5 days. One of the many auspicious event of Tsechu is the unfurling of the Thongdrol which translates to liberation on sight. It is Read more…
Besides honoring Guru Rinpoche, the four day festival knows us Jambay Lhakhang Drup / Jambay Lhakhang Tsechu are held in the premises of Jambay Lhakhang, which was built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in 7th Read more…
A black-necked crane festival is held every year on the premises of the Gangteng Monastery on 11 November to welcome the cranes, which start arriving in late October. The festival is attended by a large Read more…
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