The Tour of the Dragon is one of the toughest one-day mountain bike races on Earth. Spanning 268 kilometres across the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, it pushes riders to their absolute limits within a strict 18-hour time limit. Race At A Glance Distance: 268 km …
Held inside the majestic Tashichho Dzong, the Thimphu Drubchen is one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred Buddhist festivals. Originally performed to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over Tibetan invasions in the 17th century, the festival blends powerful tantric rituals, masked warrior dances and centuries-old spiritual traditions rarely …
Celebrated at the historic Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, the Wangdue Tshechu is one of Bhutan’s most vibrant religious festivals, known for its energetic mask dances, dramatic atsara clowns and strong local atmosphere. Originally established in 1638 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the festival honours Guru Rinpoche and Bhutan’s …
Celebrated in the remote alpine valley of Haa Valley in western Bhutan, Haa Tshechu is one of the country’s most intimate and least commercialized religious festivals. Rooted in centuries-old Vajrayana Buddhist traditions, it is performed to invoke blessings, protect the valley and honour Guru Rinpoche. Festival At …
Held annually in the historic Tashichho Dzong within Thimphu, the Thimphu Tshechu is Bhutan’s most visited religious festival and a major social gathering for locals. Established in the 17th century by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal’s spiritual tradition, it is performed to invoke blessings, remove obstacles and promote wellbeing for …
Set in the glacial wilderness of Phobjikha Valley, the Gangtey Tshechu is one of Bhutan’s most scenic and spiritually intimate festivals. Held at the historic hilltop monastery of Gangtey Monastery, it blends sacred masked dances with the rare backdrop of one of Bhutan’s most protected valleys. Festival …