Tibetan Festival Dates And Calendar

Festivals in Tibet have a profound connection to the life and culture of Tibetans. They are more than celebrations of past events or history files! Festivals in Tibet define the spirituality and hearts of locals who are cherishing and treasuring their traditions. Tibetan festival dates, events and calendar table shows more depth study for any interested.

The Tibetan festivals are set considering the lunar calendar, so travellers need to check the event before planning their trip if they wish to attend any of these celebrations. The Tibetan culture is unique and rich in stories to tell to those interested in exploring new cultures. We also great group and private trips for Mount. Everest if you are interested.

The list below presents the most important festivals that take place in Tibet, but there are many other festivals celebrated by Tibetans, each of them having its own special meaning. We decided to underline the celebrations and events we believe to be the most important.

Adventures in Tibet usually include tour packages in Tibetan areas including tours in Amdo and Kham, so we focused on the festivals that take place in Tibet.

If you want to know more about local events and Tibetan festival dates, as well as the dates and locations to attend them, you just need to contact us and we’ll put together the best festival tour package for you. Also, check our group tours for sharing your Tibet tour costuming the travellers.

Tibetan festival dates

Tibetan Festival Calendar Table

FestivalsEventsYear 2024
Tibetan
New Year
Tibetans in Tibet, Bhutan,
Nepal, India are traditionally
celebrate the holiday on
various dates depending on location.
Feb. 10
The Monlam
Prayer Festival
As the greatest religious
festival in Tibet, thousands
of monks perform religious
rituals. Check the Tour
Feb. 24-Mar. 7
Saga Dawa
Festival
Mt. Kailash is the most
sacred mountain in Tibet.
Check the tour.
May. 23
Shaman’s
Festival
It is a folk religious activity
diminishing ailments,
misfortunes and draughts
to induce much happiness to
all sentient beings. Check the trip.
Aug. 2-Aug. 10
Shoton
Festival
Tibetan traditional dances
like Tashi Sholpa, Tropa
and Lhamo operas held.
Check the trip.
August 4
Litang Horse
Racing Festival
The summer Litang Horse
Festival occurs in Khampa
community all over the
Tibetan Plateau. Check the tour.
Jul. 28-Aug. 7
Palden Lhamo
Duechen
A festival honouring Gelugpa
sect protector namely Palden Lhamo.
Nov. 7
Ganden Ngachoe
Festival
Ganden Ngachoe is the death
anniversary of the Master
Tsongkapa on October 25th, 1419
(Tibetan Lunar). Check this tour.
Dec. 7

Shoton festival tour
Upcoming!

Shoton Festival Tour 2024

Shoton is a Tibetan word which means the Yogurt festival,
6 days
Lhasa, Tibet
Saga Dawa Festival tour
Upcoming!

Saga Dawa Festival Tour 2024

Kailash Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the birthday of Buddha, the
2 Weeks
Mt. Kailash, Ngari
Ganden Ngachoe Festival tour, Butter lamp festival tour

Ganden Ngachoe Festival Tour

Ganden Ngachoe is the death anniversary of the Master Tsongkapa
5 days
Lhasa, Tibet
Shaman's Festival Tour
Upcoming!

Shaman's Festival Tour

Shaman's festival is a folk religious activity since 1400 years
4 days
Rebgong, Amdo

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