Bhutan’s fifth edition of the Black Mountain Festival to be held at Yid-Zhin Throm, Trongsa, on 3-4 October 2026
The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, Bhutan, in collaboration with the Trongsa Dzongkhag Administration, is delighted to announce that the fifth edition of the Black Mountain Festival will be held from 3-4 October 2026. This year, the festival will extend beyond its traditional venue through a Regional Highway Activation along the Trongsa highway corridor, during which all five gewogs of Trongsa-Nubi, Tangsibji, Drakteng, Langthel, and Korphu will activate welcome gateways and community-led experiences, showcasing the rich culture, vibrant communities, and natural beauty of the region. While Trongsa has the potential to become a tourism destination, it is often perceived as a mere transit point to neighboring Dzongkhags rather than a destination. The main festival will take place at Yid-Zhin Throm in Trongsa, following the Regional Highway Activation, bringing together communities and visitors to celebrate the region’sunique cultural and natural attractions. A special highlight of this year’s edition will be the showcase of the Monpa community of Jangbi, offering visitors an opportunity to discover their distinctive culture and way of life through cane and bamboo crafts, traditional attire, and locally produced goods, bringing the rich cultural heritage of Trongsa to life for travellers along the highway stretch.
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“Trongsa is a place where history, culture, nature, and community come together. Through the fifth
edition of the Black Mountain Festival and the Regional Highway Activation, we hope to invite visitors to
look beyond Trongsa as a transit point and discover the stories, traditions, landscapes, and warm
hospitality that make our communities unique. This festival is an opportunity for our local communities to
take pride in their heritage, promote their products and talents, and share the distinctive character of
Trongsa with visitors from Bhutan and around the world.” Said Wangdi Gyeltshen, Trongsa Dzongda.
“The Black Mountain Festival offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in the
unique culture and traditions of Trongsa. The fifth edition of the festival also provides an excellent
platform to discover the rich diversity of cultures, local products, and cuisines found across the district.
We are delighted to welcome both international and local visitors to this year’s Black Mountain Festival
and invite them to experience the heritage, creativity, and community spirit of Trongsa,” concluded
Damcho Rinzin, Director of the Department of Tourism.
For more information about the Black Mountain Festival, Visit: https://trongsa.gov.bt
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