Lonely Planet Bhutan by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Lonely Planet

WORTH A TRIP

KHOMA

If you’re interested in weaving, and even if you’re not, it’s worth making the drive up to this traditional weaving village. The village produces some of Bhutan’s most sought-after and expensive kushutara weavings; almost all of the 30 or so houses in the village have traditional back-strap looms set up on their porches. The weavings are so elaborate that they resemble embroidery and are generally used as kiras (women’s traditional dress), though bags and other smaller pieces are produced. The village is comparatively wealthy and most households boast a TV and carbon-fibre archery bows.

The Zangto Pelri Lhakhang sits on a spur overlooking the river junction. If you have time to kill, get directions to the Sangay Lhodrup Lhakhang, a 20-minute hike on the hillside above Khoma.

On the drive up to the village look also for the white hermitage of Drak Kharpo, visible on the far cliffs across the valley.

Most travel agencies can arrange a homestay in the village. There are nine homestays: four recognised by the Bhutan Tourism Council and five recognised by the national parks authority. The simple, traditional and welcoming Homestay of Chhimi Yuden (%17708618, 17576688; r Nu 1200, breakfast Nu 350, lunch/dinner Nu 500) is right in the heart of the weaving community.

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