Take a few moments to admire the Himalayas, including a view of Bhutan’s snow-capped peaks, Jumohari and Jichu Drake, during the final leg of your journey to Paro.

A guide from Truly Bhutan Travel will greet you when you arrive and lead you to your lodgings. Take an evening stroll through the Paro market before spending the night in a Paro hotel.

Ta Dzong, built in1656 and renovated in 1968, and today its National Museum
Paro Dzong literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”.
Evening Leisure time in Paro Town and Airport view point
Dinner and overnight in Hotel

• After breakfast hike to Taktsang
• Excursion to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
• Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A D
• Drukgyal Dzong built in 1647, now in ruins
• In the evening, drive to Thimphu on the way, view Tamchog
• Monastery built by Thangthong Gyalpo.
• Dinner and overnight in hotel

• Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Centre at the Industrial Estate in Changzamtog
• National Memorial Chorten
• Painting School
• Weaving Centre at the Royal Textile Academy.
• Bhutanese paper factory house
• Tashichho Dzong
• Handicrafts Emporium for Shopping
• Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

• After breakfast drive to northern part of Thimphu for Hike
• Hike to Cheri Monastery
• Folk Heritage Museum, ancient tradition of living
• Textile Museum, weaving centre where one can see all type of weaving
• Changangkha Lhakhang
• Statue of Buddha in the world, overview the Thimphu City
• Dinner and overnight in Hotel

After breakfast drive to Trongsa through Dochu La Pass. Dochula Pass – 108 famous the Druk Wangyal Chortens and more beautiful nature view.

Royal Botanical Garden at Lam Pelri.

Follow the route to Trongsa crossing the Black Mountains via Pele La Pas, reaching Trongsa check in to hotel.

Dinner and overnight in hotel.

• After breakfast, do short sightseeing in Trongsa
• Trongsa Dzong– built in its present form in 1644 by Chogyal Minjur Tempa.
• Ta Dzong – an ancient watch tower
• After lunch, drive to Bumthang.
• On the way stop at the Yathra Weaving Factory at Chumey valley, where yak and sheep wools ues for yathra products with patterns unique to Bumthang and enjoy the scene of the weavers on their looms in action.
• Dinner and overnight in Hotel

• After breakfast, drive to around Bumthang
• Jakar Dzong, the Dzong was initially built as a monastery in 1549.
• Jambay Lhakhang, built in the 7th century by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo.
• Kurjey Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang consists of three temples.
• These three temples are surrounded by a 108 chorten wall.
• Tamshing Lhakhang (Temple of the good message) – founded in 1501 by Terton Pema Lingpa, the re-incarnation of Guru Padsambhava.
• The Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), where the renowned treasure reveler, Terton Pema Lingpa, discovered treasures from the lake in the late 15th century.
• Bumthang is the heartland of the religious site in Bhutan, so there are hundreds of sites to see before you leave!
• Yathra Factory — Ladies weaving Yathra clothes are the region’s specialty in the Chumey village of Zhungney. In Chumig Gewog’s Nanger village, there are two Yathra industries.
• Brightly colored wool clothes with intricate designs are displayed outside the houses. The quality, designs, and colors are all different. Yak and sheep wool is used to create fabrics with unique designs.

The journey continues eastwards, winding through more rugged terrain. The drive to Mongar takes about 7 hours with spectacular views en route. We will drive up into the hills above the valley and visit en route Membartsho a wide spot on the Tang Chhu (chhu – water / river) and considered to be one of the greatest pilgrimage sites of Bhutan. Proceed further passing Ura Village, before climbing sharply to the highest point on Bhutan’s motorable road network, Thrumshing-la pass (4,000m/13,125 ft).

From here, the road gradually descends to the alpine valley of Sengor, with wonderful views of cascading waterfalls and the hills of eastern Bhutan along the way. Vegetation changes from alpine to subtropical with the loss of height, and bamboos and luxuriant ferns overhanging the road as we drop down to the valley floor. The descent stops at 700m/2,300ft, where we cross the Kurichu river. We ascend again through pine forests, maize fields and eastern hamlets to reach Mongar town, high on a gentle slope above the valley.

Then drive from Monggar to Minjey follows the Monggar-Lhuentse Highway for about 35.1 kilometres. The road winds through eastern Bhutan’s mountain terrain past forests, river valleys, farm fields, and small settlements. Vehicles move along narrow stretches and gentle climbs. Traffic is light and the route shows rural life in eastern Bhutan. The total drive time is around 1 hour 14 minutes under normal conditions. You leave Monggar, follow the highway north, then branch toward Lhuentse District heading deeper into the hills before reaching Minjey.

Minjey Gewog is a village block within Lhuentse District in northeastern Bhutan. This gewog spreads over rolling hills and agricultural land. The economy relies mainly on farming staple crops such as maize, rice, and wheat. Livestock farming also supports households. The terrain includes forest cover and paddy fields near the settlements.
Minjey Gewog has several important religious sites, including Darchen Geonpa, Zhiwa Nye, Lewachen Nye, Wangzhing Lhakhang, and Kupinysa Lhakhag. These temples and sacred places reflect the Buddhist traditions of the local community and attract local pilgrims.
The gewog is divided into smaller chiwogs including Wangzhing, among others, and overall consists of around 17 villages with over 250 households.

Minjey Village within the gewog reflects traditional rural life in eastern Bhutan. Residents live in modest homes, work in fields, tend livestock, and maintain community temples and religious sites. Surrounding forest and agricultural land sets the tone for everyday activities.

The area sees local community events and rituals tied to seasonal cycles and Buddhist festivals.

This journey from Monggar into Minjey gives a sense of Bhutan’s rural highlands with agricultural landscapes, traditional community life, and spiritual heritage rooted in local temples.

Overnight at the Farmhouse in Minjey (Altitude 2300m).
Note: Accommodation will be extremely basic in Minjey due to its remoteness.

After breakfast, drive to Khoma village (45–55-mins). Khoma Village is most known for the most famous and expensive hand-woven Bhutanese textile, “Kishuthara”.

Khoma Village village is located about two hours walk from the Dzong. It is a pleasant journey taking you over gentle slopes amongst pine trees. This village is known throughout the country for its signature woven textile, the Kishuthara. The women sit in a row of makeshift textile cottage, weaving intricate designs and patterns. Picking up a Kishuthara here will be much cheaper than buying it from one of the handicraft shops in the capital. Kishuthara is considered one of the Bhutanese woman’s most desired choice and is worn in every special festive occasion like Tshechus and Wangs. It is also one of the alternative sources of income for some of the farmers during off winter season.

Kishuthara weaving is the main source of income for the people in this place. Kishuthara is fabric made by silk-on-silk weaving with intricate hand laced patterns. This is highly regarded and most expensive textiles in Bhutan. Today is a special day for textile lovers because you see this famous textile at its originating place. You view the weaving technique as well as can interact with the different weavers in the village to better understand and study their weaving techniques, process and tools.

Lhuntse is known as the ancestral home of Bhutan’s royal family, but today it is most famous for its exquisite hand-loomed textiles. The district is the birthplace of the kushuthara, Bhutan’s most intricate silk textile, still woven on traditional backstrap looms. Arriving in Khoma village, you’ll step into homes where women work at their looms, creating dazzling patterns of colour and geometry. Each piece may take months to complete, and the designs are handed down through generations. Meeting the weavers here provides a unique glimpse into an art form that remains deeply tied to the identity of eastern Bhutan.

Spend time with the artisans, learning how natural dyes are made, how threads are prepared, and how intricate brocade patterns are woven by hand. The quiet rhythm of the looms, the warm hospitality of the villagers, and the pride they take in their craft make this visit an intimate cultural highlight. A simple picnic lunch is enjoyed in the village or en route, depending on timing.

You can try weaving with the weavers.
Overnight drive back to Minjey. Overnight in a farmhouse in Minjey.

After breakfast, drive to Gangzur village (45–55-mins). Gangzur Village is situated around 2 km from the Dzong. This village is famous for its pottery as its women folk are skilled artisans of this dying art. The Government is now making efforts to revive it through financial support. When in Gangzur you will want to witness the women displaying their skills. The village is set on a beautiful valley with traditional two storied houses overlooking meticulously manicured terraces and surrounded by lush green forest with spectacular mountains at the back which provides visitors with an amazing opportunity to photograph the beautiful landscape.

Afternoon drive back to Takila Guru Statue – The world’s largest statue Of Guru Padmasambhava, with the total height of 173 feet, stands imposingly on the Takila mountain slope, which is one of the most beautiful scenic spots in Lhuntse district, overlooking the entire valley of Tangmachu. Belonging to the Tangmuchu community, an old monastery (Lhakhang) exists at the site of Guru Statue.

It is believed that the statue was built after the sacred prophesy of the the great terton Lerab Lingpa (1856 – 1926), who prophesied that, ‘At one point of time, there will be a war of horses in Kurtoe valley. To prevent this war, a statue of Guru Nangsi Zilnoen should be built’. Similarly, the late Lama Sonam Zangpo in the 20th century, the most revered Yogi of Bhutan, emphasized that, for ensuring continued prosperity in the world in general and Bhutan in particular, a giant statue of Guru Rinpoche should be built in Takila, Lhuntse district in eastern Bhutan. The statue is built by the late Ven. Khenpo Karpo Rinpoche who is one of the masters of the present 5th King of Bhutan.

Overnight drive back to Minjey for Overnight in a farmhouse.

Since time immemorial Bhutanese have been passionate about their national sport of Dha (archery).

Nearly all villages in the kingdom boast an archery range and each dzong has a space set aside nearby for a BHA Cho (field of target). Competitions are a riot of colors and excitement, with two teams in traditional dress shooting at small wooden targets placed 140m apart (The Olympic standard is 50m).

The distance is so great that team members gather dangerously close to the target to yell back how good the archer’s aim was. Howls, chanting, encouragement, and jokes often accompany this. Members of the opposing team may shout back how terrible the archer’s aim is and make ribald remarks. When an arrow hits the target, teammates perform a celebratory slow-motion dance and sing the praises of the shooter, who tucks a colored scarf into his belt. For major tournaments, each team brings its cheerleading section of girls decked out in their finest clothes.

They perform dances in between play, and during the shooting; they do brief routines and shout lewd and disparaging comments about the opposing archer’s parentage or sexual prowess. Tradition has it that women are not allowed to touch an archer’s bow, and it is believed to decrease performance if an archer sleeps with a woman the night before a contest. The traditional Bhutanese archery equipment is a long bamboo bow.

Most archers nowadays use a state of -the -art carbonate Hoyt brand bow with a complicated-looking pulley system that releases the arrows with tremendous speed. The use of imported equipment hasn’t diluted the rich traditions of the game, although Bhutanese archers are now encouraged to train for the Olympics.

International coaches who have trained Bhutan’s Olympic archers have been impressed with the natural talent and think that, with expert coaching, Bhutan could win an Olympic medal one day. Archery matches are among the most picturesque and colorful events you’ll find here and are well worth a visit.

• Driving Distance: 218 kms
• Driving Time: 8 – 8.5 hrs
• After breakfast, drive to Ranjung. In the evening, explore Ranjung Valley. Overnight in a guesthouse in Ranjung

Today is another special day for textile lovers. After breakfast, visit Radhi village where another famous textile is produced, “Bura”.

Bura: is a Bhutanese textile woven from raw silk. Explore the village meeting different Bura weavers. Interact with the weavers, study and enjoy the techniques, process, tools and materials used for this famous Bhutanese textile.

Today is another special da for-textile lovers. We shall be vising the Radhi village where another famous and expensive textile is produced, “Bura”.

After breakfast, visit Radhi Village which is famous for Bura. Bura is a Bhutanese textile woven from raw silk. Explore the village meeting different Bura weaver. Interact with the weavers, study and enjoy the techniques, process, tools and materials for this famous Bhutanese textile.

Drive to Trashigang. Overnight in hotel in Trashigang.

We locate Radhi village some 30 km east of Trashigang Dzongkhag on a north-facing hill. It is partially a dry Chirpine region in its lower part and the upper part is covered with chilly broadleaf woodland. It is drained mainly by two minor tributary systems, specifically Chongdiri in the east and Yudiri in the west. It comprises 29 square km within an elevation varying from 1,080 masl to 3,220 masl. The monthly average climate ranges between 12 degree Celsius to 22 degree Celsius and the average annual rain is1,353 mm and is a part of the Gamrichu watershed.

Radhi village is distinguished for two subjects, its rice fields and the ingenuity of its weavers. It is often identified as the ‘Rice Bowl of the Trashigang’ because of its lush rice fields that produce most of the grain in the eastern parts of the region.
The Radi community includes around 200 homes, all of which the families carry out a livelihood from pure raw silk or bura textiles during the off-agricultural periods. All textiles made in Radhi are produced utilizing conventional back-strap loom and traditional dyes. As an end, Radhi village provides some of the most authentic high-quality raw silk textiles to be discovered anywhere in Bhutan.

Radhi village, nestled in Trashigang District’s rolling hills, offers a glimpse into traditional Bhutanese life. Perched above the Gamrichu watershed, this charming settlement boasts weathered homes and lush terraces where ancient customs thrive in stunning surroundings.

Walking through Radhi, you’ll witness villagers tending their terraced fields, cultivating rice and maize, which form the backbone of their sustenance and culture. The village is also renowned for its exquisite hand-woven textiles and potent local brews, reflecting a rich heritage. The sounds of farming blend with the mountain breeze, creating a pastoral symphony.

Wander into traditional homes made from earth and stone, where the flicker of butter lamps and the aroma of hearth fires tell tales of generations. A highlight of Radhi is the traditional brewery, where grains are transformed into libations through time-honoured methods, connecting the community with its ancestral roots during social gatherings.

Radhi’s landscape is a striking patchwork of terraced fields that draws photographers. It offers dynamic views of farmers, weavers, and children amid breathtaking scenery. Located about 30 kilometres east of Trashigang, the village invites visitors to explore, revealing the authentic essence of Bhutanese rural life along the way.

The village is home to a vibrant community that still practices traditional farming methods, and visitors can experience the authentic rural lifestyle of Bhutan. Radhi is also known for its rich cultural heritage, with locals wearing traditional attire and maintaining age-old customs. The village is surrounded by beautiful forests, making it an excellent destination for nature walks and wildlife enthusiasts.

Radhi is famous for its handwoven textiles, and the village’s weavers are known for producing some of Bhutan’s finest Kira and Gho fabrics. The area is an ideal destination for those interested in Bhutanese culture, traditional farming practices, and sustainable living.

For travelers seeking to explore the heart of Bhutan’s rural life and experience its rich cultural traditions, Radhi Village offers an unforgettable journey.

Drive back to Trashigang for overnight.

• Driving distance: 125 kms
• Driving time: 4.5 -5 hrs
• After breakfast, drive to Khaling and visit the National Institute for the Visually Impaired (NIVI).
• NIVI: this institute was started in the year 1973 with its first three students. The first principal of the institute was Mr. Einar Kippenes, a Norwegian. The establishment of the institute was the personal initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Namgyel Wangchuck, the then honorable minister of Trade Industry and Forests. Today the institute produces a number of intelligent, talented, hardworking and dedicated citizens every year, who serve the nation in different capacities and ways.
• Then visit the Khaling textile weaving Centre which is operated by the National Women’s Association of Bhutan
• Drive to Wamrong for Overnight.

• Driving Distance: 92/180 kms
• Driving Times: 3 – 3.5 hrs/7- 8 hrs
• After breakfast, visit the Trashigang Dzong.
• Trashigang Dzong: lies on the headland of the dzongkhag that gives us the confluence of the Drangme Chhu and the Gamri Chhuit. It was built by Minjur Tempa, Bhutan’s third Desi in the year 1667. It was once destroyed by fire and was rebuilt in only three years. On the Gorikha (Veranda) are the paintings of the kings and guardians of the four directions.
• After lunch, continue onward to Mongar and Samdrupjongkhar. Overnight in Samdrupjongkhar

• After breakfast, meet your Indian guide at the border gate which divides Bhutan and India and drive onward to Guwahati, India.
• You can also return to Paro.
  See off at the airport
• Finally, our representatives will drop you off at the airport to bid you farewell!