+1 612 869 4949Gangtey Tshechu
Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha · Western Bhutan
- Where
- Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha
- Lasts
- 3 days
- Usually held
- September or October
- Region
- Western Bhutan
About the festival
The Gangtey Tshechu Festival is held in the large courtyard of Gangtey (Ganteng) Goenpa monastery, which is located on the hillock overlooking Phobjikha valley. The three-day annual festival includes sacred mask dances (some unique to Gangtey) and folk singing dances, and it is concluded by Nguedup Langwa, a spiritual blessing for wisdom and power. The valley is the winter roosting ground of the migratory and rare black-necked cranes. On the final day of the festival, the Thongdrol, or giant Thangka, is unfurled.
All dates
| Year | Dates | Days | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16–18 Sep | 3 | Held |
| 2025 | 5–7 Oct | 3 | Held |
| 2026 | 24–26 Sep | 3 | Confirmed |
| 2027 | 13–15 Oct | 3 | 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.