# Bhutan Tshechu

> A travel guide to Bhutan's Tshechu festivals - the annual religious festivals held in Bhutan's dzongkhags (districts), featuring sacred masked dances, Buddhist rituals, and centuries-old traditions. Published by Druk Asia, a Bhutan travel specialist based in Singapore.

A tshechu (meaning "day ten" in Dzongkha) is held on the tenth day of a month in the Bhutanese lunar calendar, honoring Guru Rinpoche and other Buddhist figures. This site helps travelers find festival dates, locations, and practical guidance for planning a trip to Bhutan around these events.

## Site sections

- [Home](https://www.tshechu.com/): Overview of Tshechu festivals in Bhutan, including upcoming and popular festivals.
- [Bhutan Festivals](https://www.tshechu.com/festival/): Directory of Tshechu and religious festivals in Bhutan, each with its own page covering history, significance and travel tips.
- [Festival Calendar](https://www.tshechu.com/calendar/): Full dated calendar of Bhutan's festivals for the current and upcoming years.
- [About Tshechu](https://www.tshechu.com/about-tshechu/): What a Tshechu is, its Buddhist origins, masked dances, and cultural significance.
- [Contact](https://www.tshechu.com/contact/): Get in touch with Druk Asia for festival travel enquiries.

## About Tshechu guides

- [The 10 Most Popular Masked Dances at Bhutanese Festivals](https://www.tshechu.com/about/the-10-most-popular-masked-dances-at-bhutanese-festivals/)
- [What Happens at Bhutan's Festivals?](https://www.tshechu.com/about/what-happens-at-bhutans-festivals-unique-experiences-you-cant-miss/)
- [Dos and Don'ts in Bhutanese Festival](https://www.tshechu.com/about/dos-and-donts-in-bhutanese-festival/)
- [The Thongdrol of Bhutan](https://www.tshechu.com/about/the-thongdrol-of-bhutan-spiritual-symbolism-and-festival-highlight-explained/)
- [What to Wear to a Tshechu](https://www.tshechu.com/about/what-to-wear-to-a-tshechu/)
- [The Sacred Clown of Bhutanese Tshechu](https://www.tshechu.com/about/atsara-the-sacred-clown-of-bhutanese-tshechu/)

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.tshechu.com/privacy/): Site privacy policy.