Heart of the Kingdom
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Heart of the Kingdom

Dzongs, villages and craft traditions of central Bhutan

Duration
8 days
Region
Trongsa · Zhemgang · Bumthang
Best season
Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec
Pace
Moderate

Trace the history of the Wangchuck dynasty from its seat in Trongsa, meet weavers spinning yathra wool in Chumey, and learn to brew ara and cook ema datshi in a village home. A rich, warm journey into everyday life in central Bhutan.

Day by day

  1. 1

    Arrive in Paro

    Rest and stroll Paro town.

  2. 2

    Paro to Punakha

    Cross the 108 chortens of Dochula.

  3. 3

    To Trongsa

    Over the Pele La to the ancestral home of the kings.

  4. 4

    Trongsa

    The dzong, the Tower museum and Kuenga Rabten palace.

  5. 5

    Chumey valley

    Yathra weaving and a village archery match.

  6. 6

    Bumthang

    Swiss Farm cheese, local honey and Jakar Dzong.

  7. 7

    Farmhouse night

    Cooking class and hot stone bath.

  8. 8

    Depart

    Fly or drive west for your flight home.

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