How long is the Lhuntse Weaving Tour?

It is a 9-day, 8-night cultural tour, available from January to December.

Which places does this tour visit?

The route runs from Paro to Thimphu, Trongsa and Lhuentse, with days in Khoma and Kurtoe, then on to Trashigang via Mongar before a domestic flight back to Paro.

How difficult is the Lhuntse Weaving Tour?

The itinerary ranges from 1200 m to 2200 m over 9 days.

What is included in the price?

The price includes a minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 and 5 star can be upgraded at an additional fee), all meals with tea and snacks, all internal transport (excluding domestic flights), sightseeing with entrance fees, an experienced English-speaking tour leader, bottled water in the vehicle, and the Sustainable Development Fee, government fees and visa fee.

What is not included?

Flights, travel and health insurance, and additional personal expenses such as souvenirs, meals, snacks, alcohol, laundry, tips and gratuities for the tour leader and staff are not included.

Bhutan Weaving Tour — Lhuntse, 9 Days

Overview

Journey style: Cultural Tours
Route: Lhuentse · Paro · Punakha · Thimphu · Trashigang · Trongsa
Flexibility: Private and fully customisable

Khoma, the weaving capital of Bhutan. If you are looking for a cultural experience that doesn’t only involve visiting dzongs, consider this tour designed for you. Up until recently, eastern Bhutan was least explored by tourists. However, that has been slowly changing, at a “Bhutan pace” if we may.

Lhuntse is a north-eastern district located next to Trashigang, Bhutan’s largest district. And Khoma is a vibrant, age-old community of weavers not just from the region but from across the country. We believe something as simple as the Kira can be used to learn about a country’s history.

We humbly invite you on this tour if you are looking for an indepth Bhutan experience that is off the beaten path, literally and figuratively.

Highlights

Seasons: Throughout the year

Price includes

A minimum of 3-star accommodation (4 & 5 stars can be upgraded at an additional fee)
All meals / Tea & snacks
All internal transport (excluding Domestic flights)
Sightseeing with entrance fees
An experienced English speaking tour leader
Bottled water in the vehicle
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), government fees & visa fee

Price excludes

Flights
Travel & Health Insurance
Additional personal expenses such as souvenirs, meals, snacks, alcohol, laundry, tips, and gratuities for the tour leader and staff.

The Sustainable Development Fee, visa and permits are all included — see how the Bhutan visa & permits process works.

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival: Paro - Thimphu

Driving Duration: 65km/ 1.5hrs
Elevation: 2400m/7875ft

The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After completing your visa formalities and clearing your immigrations, we will warmly welcome you in a traditional way. We will then continue to drive on to Thimphu.

(Sightseeing depends on the flight timing)

Attractions:
– Buddha Point
– Centenary Farmers’ Market
– Explore Thimphu Town

Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu

Day 02 Thimphu - Trongsa

Driving Duration: 185 km/4-5 hrs
Elevation: 2300m /7545ft

After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la Pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to
take in the view and admire the chortens, Mani walls, and prayer flags which decorate the
highest point on the road.

Drive to Trongsa across Pele-la Pass (3,300m/10,830ft).

Attractions:
– Chendebji Chorten
– Trongsa Dzong
– Ta Dzong (Trongsa Museum):

Overnight at the hotel in Trongsa.

Day 03 Trongsa - Lhuntse

Driving Duration: 270 km/8-9 hrs
Elevation: 1450 m/4760 ft

Get an early morning start from Trongsa. Expect your arrival at Khoma in the evening or late at night.

Please note that roads in Bhutan are meandering, due to the harsh landscape. Journeys made by road may be longer and more exhausting compared to regular travels.

Overnight in Lhuntse

Note: Please note that there are no hotels in Lhuntse Dzongkhag. All lodgings will be done at a home stay, which are certified by the Department of Tourism.

Day 04 Khoma, Lhuntse

Rest and experience the weaving center(s) for the rest of the day.

Our manager, who was previously a guide, recommends visiting Khoma primary school & Lhuntse Dzong due to their proximity to Khoma.

Overnight in Lhuntse

Day 05 ; Kurtoe, Lhuntse

Day excursion to Dungkar in Kurtoe, home to the father of Bhutan’s first king. Plus, the land is shaped as a conch – Dungkar.

Day 06 Lhuntse - Trashigang via Mongar

Driving Duration: 170 km/ 5-6 hrs
Elevation: 1126m / 3694 ft

As the journey continues, we will enroute though the Korila Pass located at an altitude of 2450
meters (8038ft).

Overnight in Trashigang

Day 07 Trashigang Sightseeing

Take advantage of being in a different district by visiting Trashigang Dzong (Fortress) and a very special monastery - Rangshikar Goenpa.

When we first visited Rangshikar, we were amazed by its hidden charm. Expect a commune led by the monastery’s head lama and his spouse, who are both very welcoming.

Overnight in Trashigang

Day 08 Trashigang - Paro (Domestic Flight)

Duration: 45 Minutes
Elevation: Yongphula- 2743m (9000 ft) / Paro- 2250m (7382ft)

Flight available every Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday.

Your return flight to Paro will depart from Yongphula in Trashigang (Domestic Flight: 45 minutes).

Have an early breakfast at the hotel in Trashigang and then drive to Yongphulla Airport to catch
the domestic flight. While driving to the airport, enjoy the views of Sherubtse College, one of
the oldest colleges in Bhutan founded in 1978.

Note: Cancellations for domestic flights due to weather particularly during the summer season.

Overnight in Paro

Day 09 Departure

After breakfast, we drive on to the airport in Paro, to catch your flight to your onward destination
as you bid farewell to the beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan.

Tour Ends

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