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Eastern Bhutan Textile Tour 


Duration: 16 Nights / 17 Days
Places to visit: Paro – Thimphu - Wangdiphodrang - Trongsa – Bumthang - Ura village -  Lhuntse  -  Khoma village -  Rangjung – Khaling - Trashigang –Tashiyangtse - Mongar – Bumthang - Wangdiphodrang -  Paro


Day 01: Arrive Paro
On arrival you will be greeted by the representative of Bhutan transfer to the hotel.


Paro one of Bhutan's most impressive and well-known dzongs, and the finest example of Bhutanese architecture. The inward-sloping walls form a massive structure that towers over the town and is visible as a great white monolith from vantage points throughout the valley.

 

Day 02: Paro – Thimpu (65 Kms /02 Hrs)
Morning we will take city tour of Paro.

 

Visiting of the Drukgley Dzong and on a clear day the 24,000 ft. white domed peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mt. of Goddess) looms overhead. A visit to the National Museum housed in an ancient watch tower, which has a fine collection of Thangkha, textiles, weapons, and artefacts-short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong.

 

 In the afternoon you will drive to Thimphu and on arrival check –in into the hotel.
Evening can also visit some interesting handicraft shops.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


 Day 03: In Thimphu
Morning you will visit the King's Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), and Changangkha Monastery. From there you will visit the Nunnery, National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school) where the preservation of traditional Bhutanese arts is taught. After lunch, you will visit the Textile museum, private weaving centre at Changzamtok. We will also visit to a private house to see the weaving in practice.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 04: Thimphu – Wangdiphodrang
Morning you will drive to Wangdiphodrang visiting Simtokha Dzong en route and stop at Dochula (3,100 meters) for tea. On clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas.

 

Continue driving and check into Hotel. After lunch you will drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful Dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. On the way back from Punakha, you will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chhimi Lhakhang, which is a fertility temple, where you may receive a special fertility blessing if you wish.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


 Day 05: Wangdiphodrang - Trongsa
You will begin the day by driving to Gangtey.


 You'll pass through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons and arrive at Gangtey village, where you'll visit Gangtey Goenpa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan.


From Gangtey, you can see the picturesque Black Mountain range as well as Phobjikha Valley, the winter habitat of the black-necked cranes.
Later you'll head to Trongsa, the ancestral home of the royal family. The route is along a spectacular winding road, crossing 3,300-meter-high Pele La, and at certain times of year it's possible to see yaks. You can browse through the Trongsa shops and town in the afternoon.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


 Day 06: Trongsa – Bumthang
In the morning you'll visit Trongsa Dzong,

 the masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture, and you'll also see Ta Dzong, the watchtower built to defend this Dzong. After lunch, you'll proceed to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the nation, with lush valleys and hilly forests. Along the way you will stop at a yathra (textile weaving) factory at Chumey, where the yathra are designed with patterns unique to Bumthang, and you can even watch some of the weavers at their looms. The afternoon will be spent sightseeing in the area, including Jakar Dzong, Woodcarving factory in Jakar; Jambay Lhakhang, one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan, dating from the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan; and Kurjey Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places, because Guru Rimpoche left his body imprint on the cave when he was meditating. In the evening you can visit some handicrafts shop while strolling through Bumthang town.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 07: In Bumthang
Full day excursion to Ura Valley.


 The road to Ura Valley is off the main road, and this enjoyable excursion will provide a nice view of the Jakar Dzong. You'll make a stop in Ura village for lunch and will have a chance to visit the main temple and explore the village. Ura Village has a medieval look to it because of the cobblestone streets, and the typical clothing of the women includes a sheepskin shawl. On the way back to town, you will be taken to Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), where some of Guru Rimpoche’s treasures were found in the 15th century by the famous treasure discover Pema Lingpa. It's a good place to meditate. You will also have a chance to tour Tamshing Lhakhang; a treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings, and you will make a stop at the Swiss cheese factory.

 

In the evening you will return to Bumthang for overnight stay.


Day 08: Bumthang - Lhuntse
Morning you will begin your journey to eastern Bhutan, which is different from western and central Bhutan in terms of development and lifestyle. The steepness of the region lends itself to some spectacular views, with rushing waterfalls and sheer drops. The drive on this day is an exhilarating 10 hours, particularly the Thrumshing La (pass), which peaks at 3,750 meters. You can wander around Lhuntse town in the evening and sit down to a relaxing dinner.


Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 09: Lhuntse - Khoma village
Morning you will hike to Khoma village, which is very famous for textiles in Bhutan. You can see women folks weaving different types of textiles. If you want you can also buy the textiles at the reasonable prices. Then hike to Ngangladhung village to see the textiles and here also you will see the women weaving a tapestry of textiles with their nimble hands.


Later return to Lhuntse for overnight stay.

 

Day 10: Lhuntse – Rangjung
Morning you will drive to Rangjung and on arrival check into guesthouse.
 Afternoon you will visit Radhi village. Radhi is famous for raw silk, which is known as “bura”. You can also witness women weaving raw silk.
Stay overnight at the Guesthouse.

 

Day 11: Rangjung – Khaling
Morning you will drive to Khaling. Visit National Institute for the Disabled (NID), which caters educational needs to the disabled people in the country. Have lunch at the farmhouse. After lunch visit the Weaving Center which is operated by the National Women’s Association of Bhutan. And you can see the girls weaving different types of textiles out of back strap loom. If possible we can also visit to the house a private weaver to see the techniques of Bhutanese dye. Then drive to Trashigang visiting Sherubtse College (Kingdom’s only college) and Zangdo Pelri Lhakhang. Check into hotel in Trashigang.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 12: Trashigang Excursion to Tashiyangtse
Today you will visit Tashiyangtse, which is a small, pretty, quiet town. The people are known for making wooden bowls and containers, which are said to be the best in Bhutan. Visit the Arts School and the Chorten Kora. Along the way to Tashiyangtse you will stop at the Gom Kora temple, behind which is a large black rock. It is said that Guru Rimpoche meditated in a cave in the rock and that you can see the impression of his thumb, his hat, and his body on the rock. You will also visit the abandoned iron chain-link bridge behind the village of Duksum. It is said that this is the last remaining bridge of those built by a Tibetan bridge builder by the name of Thangthong Gyalpo in the 15th century. Later in the day you can relax in Trashigang and enjoy a nice dinner.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 13: Trashigang – Mongar
In the morning you will visit Trashigang Dzong, which was built by Pekar Chopel in 1659, and the Dzong commands a remarkable view over the surrounding countryside. Then drive to Mongar, which is 3 hours journey and 91 kilometers.
Check into hotel and overnight stay.

 

Day 14: Mongar - Bumthang
Morning you will drive the spectacular 8-hour route back to Bumthang, with stops for lunch and tea in nearby villages.
Stay overnight at your Lodge.

 

Day 15: Bumthang - Wangdiphodrang
You'll begin the day at the Bumthang market, and then drive to Wangdiphodrang, where you can stroll through the town and visit the shops. The nearby villages are known for their slate and stone carvings and bamboo work.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 16: Wangdiphodrang – Paro
Morning you will drive to Paro with a lunch stop in Thimphu. If it's the weekend, you can stroll through the market to see the variety of food of the country, including basket upon basket of fiery chilies, fresh cheese, and mangoes. In addition, many stalls contain Bhutanese handicrafts and household items. It's fun to wander the aisles, taking in the bustling atmosphere of the market. After that you will drive to Paro. Check into the hotel. In the evening you can visit a traditional farmhouse and, if you wish, enjoy a hot-stone bath and a typical Bhutanese dinner.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 17: Depart Paro
Drive to Paro Airport for departure. Our representative will bid you farewell.

 
 
 
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