Rhododendron Festival

The Rhododendron Festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of the rhododendron flower, a wild species that is native to Asia. It is one of the largest genus in the plant kingdom with about 1,024 recorded species. Bhutan has recorded 46 species till date, of which 29 are found in Lamperi, about 35 kms driving distance from Thimphu. ?ℎ?????????? ???????ℎ????? is listed as one of the species endemic to Bhutan by the National Biodiversity Centre (NBC).

The festival features in-situ rhododendron garden walk and exhibition where visitors will engage with the local community to experience traditional games, arts and crafts, cultural programs and delicious cuisine.