Plan your Bhutan journey around sacred mask dances, community gatherings and living traditions. Choose from six festival-focused itineraries, then ask our Thimphu team to tailor the trip around you.
Important information about 2027 festival dates
The Department of Tourism lists a 2027 festival calendar, but the dates remain tentative and can change with the lunar calendar or official decisions. We will reconfirm dates and availability before your reservation is completed.
Festival attendance should be respectful. Follow your guide’s instructions, wear clothing suitable for religious sites and ask before photographing people.
Bhutan festival tour questions
Are the 2027 Bhutan festival dates confirmed?
The published 2027 festival calendar is tentative. Festival dates follow the Bhutanese lunar calendar and may change. We will reconfirm the event, accommodation and flight availability before accepting a booking.
Does the package include every day of the festival?
Not necessarily. Each itinerary is designed around selected festival sessions while leaving time for the surrounding valleys and cultural sites. Tell us if you want to attend every festival day.
Can the festival itinerary be customised?
Yes. We can adjust the route, duration, hotel category and activities, subject to transport, accommodation and festival access.
When should I book a Bhutan festival tour?
Festival periods are popular and flights and hotels can fill early. Enquire as soon as your preferred dates are known, but do not purchase separate travel until the itinerary and services are confirmed in writing.