Textile Tours

Textile manufacture in Bhutan is more of an art than industry. Fabric and weaving are inseparable from Bhutan's rich cultural design. The colors, textures and weaves have evolved over many centuries. Weavers are mostly found in the far eastern part of the country. Traditional techniques are followed in both the processes of weaving and dying. 'Gho' for men and 'kira' for women are the national costume of the Bhutanese people. Our textile tour is intended to blossom before your eyes the sheer magic of Bhutan's textile art.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival-Paro.
After a traditional welcome you will be taken to your hotel. Visit the Ta Museum which is rated as one of the finest natural history museum in South Asia. Walk to see the Rinpung Dzong built in the 17th century AD. Welcome dinner. Overnight in Paro.

Day 02: Paro-Thimphu.
Morning visit the Taktsang viewpoint, Drugyal Dzong Kyichu Lhakhang. Next visit the National Museum. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 03: Thimphu- Trongsa
Early drive to Trongsa via Do Chula Pass (10,000ft.) from where one can have a splendid view of the Eastern Himalayan ranges. Visit local village to see the art of manufacturing textiles. Overnight in Trongsa.

Day 04: Trongsa- Mongar
Drive through Yotong La Pass (3400mts.), have lunch at Bumthang and drive to Mongar. Overnight in Mongar.

Day 05: Exploratory day. Overnight in Mongar.

Day 06: Mongar sightseeing.
Visit Khurbazam Village, where some of the most famous and expensive textiles are woven in silk and cotton. Overnight in Mongar.

Day 07: Mongar- Bumthang
Sightseeing in and around the area. Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 08: Bumthang- Halt
Explore Bumthang, visit local villages and see women weaving Matha. Overnight Hotel.

Day 09: Bumthang - Punakha
On the way visit Chumey village where the famous Bumthang Yatha are woven. See how they prepare the thread. Overnight in Punakha.

Day 10: Punakha- Thimphu
Visit Punakha and Wangdue dzongs, later Chime Lhakhang. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 11: Thimphu - Paro
Visit handicraft shops and weaving centres in Thimphu. Visit Paro in the evening. Overnight in Paro.

Day 12: Departure.