Season: April

Location: Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu

Set in the Lamperi Botanical Garden, near Dochula pass, this festival celebrates the rhododendron flower and features the rhododendron garden walk and exhibition, local culture and cuisines, arts and crafts, traditional games, cultural program, guided walks and similar activities. The festival showcases different species that are in full bloom in their natural habitat. Of the 46 rhododendron species recorded in the country, 29 are found in Lamperi Botanical Park, located 35km from Thimphu.