+1 612 869 4949Dzongdrakha Festival (1 – first day)
Paro · Western Bhutan
- Where
- Paro
- Lasts
- 1 day
- Usually held
- March or April
- Region
- Western Bhutan
About the festival
Dzongdrakha is a cliff-side temple complex on the western side of the Paro Valley. Dzongdrakha hosts an annual tsechu (festival) that takes place the day before Paro Tsechu festival and also the day after the Paro Tsechu. During the festival at Dzongdrakha, one of the main blessings takes place when the chorten (stupa) of the past Buddha is opened so that attendees are blessed by the relic held within. Four shrines make up the complex, dedicated to Drolma (Tara), Tsheringma (Goddess of Longevity), Guru Rinpoche and the Buddha of the Future, Maitreya. It is said that when Guru Rinpoche first came to Bhutan, he came from Nepal, first landing at Drakarpo, and then Dzongdrakha before arriving at Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest).
All dates
| Year | Dates | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 Mar | 1 | Held |
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.