Except for the natural scenic spots and historical sites, the Tibet festivals are also of great attraction for tourists planning to pay a visit to Tibet in their lifetime. Tourists making a Tibet tour in different seasons could witness various natural sceneries. Also, visitors in Tibet could experience different festal atmosphere if you come to Tibet in different months. As a professional Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour would like to provide information regarding the Tibet Festival Calendar 2013 for tourists especially interested in the festival culture and customs in different regions in Tibet.
Tourists visiting Tibet during the celebration of the Tibetan festivals could enjoy an impressive feast composed of delicious snacks, special customs and various religious ceremonies. Tourists who've been to Tibet during the festivals said that the festivals provide them best chance to explore the profound Tibetan culture.
Name of the Tibet Festival |
Tibetan Calendar |
Gregorian Calendar |
Farmers New Year Festival |
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Jan.31st, 2014 |
Year End Festival (Guthuk) |
December 29th, 2013 |
Feb. 28th, 2014 |
Tibetan New Year (Losar) |
January1st, 2014 |
Mar.2nd, 2014 |
Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival |
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Mid-March – Mid-April, 2014 |
Tsurphu Cham Festival |
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June 8th , 2014 |
Gyantse Horse Racing Festival |
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June 8th, 2014 |
Saga Dawa Festival |
April 15th, 2014 |
June 13th, 2014 |
Tashilhunpo Monastery Buddha Exhibition Festival |
May 14th, 2014 |
July 10th, 2014 |
Samye and Trandruk Cham Festival |
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July 12th, 2014 |
Choekor Dhuchen Festival |
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July 31st, 2014 |
Ganden Thangka Festival |
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August 10th, 2014 |
Nagqu Horse Racing Festival |
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August 1st , 2014 |
Shoton Festival |
June 29th, 2014 |
August 25th, 2014 |
Bathing Festival |
July 6th, 2014 |
September 9th, 2014 |
Palden Lhamo’s Festival |
October 15th, 2014 |
December 6th, 2014 |
Tourists planning to join the Tibet festival tours should note that the number of visitors in Tibet tops during the celebration of the annual Shoton Festival and Nagqu Horse Racing Festival in the summer season. The demand of hotels, vehicles, guides and admission tickets for the scenic spots largely exceeds the supply in this season. Therefore the tour budget should be relatively higher compared to the other seasons.
In addition, the celebration of most of the Tibetan festivals has close relation to Tibetan Buddhism. Tourists planning to take part in the celebration of these festivals are strongly suggested some information related to the customs and taboos in Tibetan Buddhism. It is impolite to behave incorrectly in the monasteries with religious lamas and pilgrims.