Considering the social and religious values associated with
weaving in Bhutan, Bhutanese textiles have received wide accolade
and recognition for its unique quality across the world. This
rich textile is also the vivid symbols of the dragon Kingdom
of Bhutan.
| Day 01 |
Arrival |
| Day 02 |
Paro-Thimphu
AM sightseeing in paro. After lunch dive to Thimphu, the
Capital if Bhutan. |
| Day 03 |
Thimphu
AM sightseeing in Thimphu. After lunch drive to Punakha. |
| Day 04 |
Punakha- Bumthang.
Early breakfast and drive to Bumthang, the famous Yathra
weaving region |
| Day 05 |
Bumthang- Mongerl.
A Days halt in Bumthang will discover the famous Yathra
weaving in this region. Yathra is a hand woven wool with
muilti colour patterns. It is used for may purposes, Jackets,
Sweaters, waist coat, bags and bed cover. Afternoon sightseeing
of the local valley. |
| Day 06 |
Bumthang- Mongar |
| Day 07 |
Mongar- Tashi Gang |
| Day 08 |
Tashigang-Radhi Radhi
Radhi village is considered one of the famous places in
Bhutan for the hand woven fabrics. |
| Day 09 |
Radhi-Tahsigang
PM drive back to Tashi gang, and sightseeing. |
| Day 10 |
TashiGang-Halt
A Day excursion to Khaling village will bring you to the
weaving centre to study the entire processing of the spinning,
dyeing and weaving. |
| Day 11 |
Tashigang to Bumthang
Drive back to Bumthang. |
| Day 12 |
Bumthang – Punakha
Drive back to Punakha. |
| Day 13 |
Punakha- Thimphu/ Paro |
| Day 14 |
Paro- Departure |
The
art of weaving is a prized skill and a hidden treasure in Bhutan.
The intricate designs and the colorful patterns is a showpiece
in the international market. Many women in the central and east
of Bhutan weave at home. They are simple village women who use
their spare time to weave clothes for their family and sell
what is left over. The weaving has a special social significance
in the Bhutanese society. Festival is one occasion where the
best of the Bhutanese textiles, (Kira women’s dress and
Gho men’s dress) are being worn and the other occasion
like the promotions and marriages. Bhutanese fabrics are also
woven to be offered as gift. Since time immemorial, Bhutanese
women have adopted weaving as a respectable profession for eking
out a living. Young girls begin learning the art of weaving
from their mothers at an early age and attain proficiency before
they reach the age of twenty. 