Pemagatshel Tsechu

Pemagatshel · Eastern Bhutan

Where
Pemagatshel
Lasts
4 days
Usually held
November or October
Region
Eastern Bhutan

About the festival

Pemagatshel Tsechu takes place in the spacious square in front of the Pemagatsel Dzong, the district’s administrative center. Located in eastern Bhutan, Pemagatsel is slightly off the main highway between Tashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar. The district is renowned for its vibrant cultural scene, including numerous festivals and traditional folk songs like the Ausa, sung during farewells. Since the dzong’s construction in the early 1980s, the annual Tshechu has been celebrated over a three-day period, further enriching the district’s cultural tapestry.

All dates

Year Dates Days Status
2024 9–11 Nov 3 Held
2025 29 Oct – 1 Nov 4 Held
2026 18–21 Oct 4 Confirmed
2027 6–9 Nov 4 Confirmed

Dates follow the lunar calendar and are set by the monastery or local community, usually a year ahead. We re-check them with our local office each season.

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