Royal Highland Festival

A high-altitude celebration of highland life, culture, and community. The Royal Highland Festival in Laya is a unique Bhutan event that showcases the traditions of Bhutan’s highland communities. Royal Highland Festival is a tshechu & festival held at Laya in Gasa, Bhutan. This festival page helps Indian travellers check annual Bhutan festival dates, understand the location, and plan a Bhutan itinerary around the celebration. The event usually runs for 2 days. Festival dates may be tentative until officially confirmed, so travellers should verify the final schedule before booking flights, hotels, permits or road transfers. Upcoming dates listed for Royal Highland Festival: 2026: 23 October 2026 to 24 October 2026 (Confirmed); 2027: 22 October 2027 to 23 October 2027 (Tentative). Chalo Bhutan can help arrange private Bhutan tours, fixed departures, permits, hotels, transport and guides around Royal Highland Festival.