Takin Festival

The Takin Festival takes place in Gasa Dzongkhag's Jigme Dorji National Park. This is one of Bhutan's most famous festivals, it allows visitors to see the country's national animal, which is an uncommon sight. Although the Takin is a rare and endangered species around the world, it thrives in the Land of the Thunder Dragon. The purpose of this celebration is to raise awareness that the Takin is an endangered species, but that Bhutan preserves and has designated parks for them.

The event provides guests with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Bhutan's national animal in its natural summer grazing pastures. It also assists nomadic tribes in earning money to enable them survive the remaining months. They set up yak hair woven tents, prepare traditional foods, and sell local goods like handcrafted crafts, yak butter, and cheese. Other activities like trekking and hot spring spas, add to the uniqueness of this celebration.

Location: Gasa Dzongkhag

Date: February