Bhutan Village Farm Tours

Bhutan Village Farming Tours

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

This 8 days tour give an opportunity to explore farms and pick seasonal fruits and vegetables by your own hand. This tour will give you a unique experience of farming practice in Bhutan. You can participate with the local farmers in cultivation or harvesting depending on the season, visit National Seed Centre at Paro, dairy farm in Punakha, explore authentic rural life‎ of the village people at Phobjikha and explore the valleys of capital city of Bhutan. This tour will connect you deeper to the earth and the people. Bhutan village farming tours can be customized based on your interest. Write to HBT for booking this trip to Bhutan.

Day 01: Arrival in Paro to Thimphu (1.5 hrs drive)
Fly on the wings of the Dragon to Bhutan, on arrival in Paro International Airport, complete the immigration formalities and exit through only one arrival gate where HBT dedicated team who will be holding placard, no one will be missed. We welcome with khaddar and proceed to Thimphu which will take about an hour and half. The route will follow Paro River until Chuzom from where we will bend towards Thimphu river taking us to the heart of capital city Thimphu. The entire stretch of drives is very scenic and picturesque as we pass by some of the beautiful villages of Bondey, Shaba, Isina etc until we enter welcome gate in Thimphu. Tachongang Lhakhang- En-route to Thimphu, stopover for little leg stretch walk crossing Paro River or enjoy the views from the roadside depending your arrival time. Chuzom- Meeting point of two rivers (Thimphu & Paro) this is tri junction of highway leading to Thimphu, Paro and Phuentsholing into three directions. Enjoy the lovely picture of beautiful portrait of our King and Queen placed at chuzom which is so welcoming to all who visits Bhutan. Explore Thimphu City On your Own- If time permits, walking through the city gives you immense joys and understanding of modern city. Good option for imported garments and local souvenir, beside unique local handicrafts. Thimphu offers mixed style of personalities taking the street walk in Thimphu- only city in the world without traffic lights. Check into farmhouse at Namselling and we will have dinner together with the family at the farmhouse. Overnight in Thimphu, altitude 2400m

Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing
Thimphu- This bustling little city is the main centre of commerce, religion and government in the country. Thimphu is the most modern city with an abundance of restaurants, internet cafes, nightclubs and shopping centers. However it still retains its cultural identity and values amidst the signs of modernization, often referred as world only city without traffic lights. Explore Namselling valley:  We will explore the beautiful valley of namselling. Visit Apple Orchard: Bhutan has an advantage of growing apples in its relatively pristine environment. Apples provide higher economic returns which will help in poverty alleviation of the farmers and achieving food security for themselves. The demand of apples is increasing in the market and this has motivated many farmers to plant apple trees. As a result, the area under apple cultivation has increased much faster than the cereal production in Bhutan. Buddha Dordenma- The Buddha Dordenma is located at a top of the hill in Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park and overlooks the southern entrance to Thimphu valley. The Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic 51.5-meter tall statue, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. Authentic Bhutanese Crafts Bazaar- Bhutan’s first ever craft bazaar located behind Hotel Taj Tashi showcases wide range of authentic Bhutan-made arts and craft products with reasonable price range. Weekend Market/Centenary Farmers Market– An interesting well organized permanent set of stalls built for vegetable vendors across the country. Its open from Wednesday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays. One can find wide range of local vegetables and fruits. Other side of the river is place for indigenous goods and handicrafts section, where locally produced goods, including religious objects, cloth, baskets and hats etc from various minority groups are sold here. These shops are open from Friday to Sunday only. After the sightseeing we will visit one of the HBT team’s family member’s houses where we will prepare dinner with them. Today’s menu will be the national dish Ema Datshi – Stew made of Chillies and Cheese. Datshi’ in the Bhutanese language of Dzongkha means ‘cheese’, which is what they use in a number of dishes and we will also make special tea of Bhutan called SUJA- Bhutanese Butter Tea. Overnight in Thimphu

Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha (2 hrs drive)
Start the most scenic drive to Punakha from Thimphu over dochula pass which takes about two hours.  After the break at Dochula, the road descends into Wangdue and Punakha taking us to one of the warmest places of Bhutan. Dochula Pass- The pass is at a popular location as it offers a stunning 180 degree panoramic view of the Great Himalayan mountain ranges. The view is especially scenic and very clear on winter days with snowcapped mountains forming a majestic backdrop to the tranquility of the 108 chortens gracing the mountain pass. Lamperi Botanical Park- The park has many varieties of plants, herbs, birds and animals. This park is one of the must visit place for birds and nature lovers. You may enjoy the hot packed lunch here if you had planned picnic. Visit Dairy Farm in Punakha : In Bhutan, the concept of smallholder dairy groups is relatively new yet its an important component of rural economy. Yogurt production is the main source of income for their dairy farm and If time permits and wished then visit Chimi Lhakhang– This temple is known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that childless couples can visit this temple to pray for better fertility to conceive the child. There are stories and incidences that many visitors dream came true however one must truly need to believe and follow the lama’s instruction. The hike though the lovely villages of Mesina gives truly amazing experience. Enjoy the gentle walks from the road head. After lunch check into Chimi Lhakhang Homestay in Punakha and prepare dinner with the family members of the homestay/farm stay and enjoy dinner with the local family. Today we will make mushroom datshi & Pasha Paa (dried pork strips). Overnight in Punakha, altitude 1350m

Day 04: Punakha Sightseeing
Punakha is often referred as second capital having best Dzongs of Bhutan. Punakha has the perfect place to awaken the nature lover, take in the splendid views of the Himalayas, listen to the sounds of the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers that simply soak up the serene beauty of this gorgeous valley. Shengana village: Hike to Shengana village across Phochu river at Punakha which is situated in the Northeast of Punakha Dzong where you can experience Punakha village life. Shengana village is commonly known for RED RICE. You can even have experience of milking the cow here. Punakha Suspension Bridge- Punakha suspension bridge is considered one of the longest of its kind in Bhutan. The bridge connects the dzong with the villages Shengana, Samdingkha and Wangkha on the other bank of the Po Chhu river. In these small villages, locals sell their wares in tiny, traditional shops. Visitors can stop here for a quick and authentic view of true Bhutan.  In order to access the suspension bridge from the dzong, one must walk past the King’s palace and the cremation ground. Talo Village: Talo Sangnacholing is built on a plateau and has majestic view of surrounding villages. The farm houses of this village have beautiful flowers blooming outside it while the hills are filled with sweet peas and corns. The village is one of the attractive villages of Bhutan. The Talo Monastery is very much nearer to the village, is actually regarded as a summer retreat for one of the great Zhabdrungs who has a lineage of the present royal family of Bhutan. The women of Talo are particular known for their beauty. Overnight in Punakha

Day 05: Punakha to Phobjikha (3 hrs drive)
The road to Phobjikha passes through old town of Wangdue taking us through the black mountain region into Gangtey. The drive also passes through some of the most beautiful forests, water fall, hills, river and villages and Pelela pass before stepping into Phobjikha. Enjoy the most scenic and adventurous drive today with HBT. Punakha Dzong- Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo religious head of Bhutan. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952.  This is one of the finest and must see Dzongs of Bhutan. The Dzong stands inbetween meeting point of two rivers, Phochu and Mochu making the most photogenic Dzongs of Bhutan. Gangtey Gompa- The temple built over hill top, headed by Gangtey Tulku the reincarnation of Pema Lingpa. Annual festival of Gangtey is performed in the temple courtyard every year. This is also the place for black-necked crane’s festival held every year on 11-Nov, coinciding with His Majesty’s Fourth King’s Birthday. Explore Authentic Rural Life‎ of the valley: Walk through its different villages that survive between old culture and present atmosphere at every bend of the road. The area is well known for potato cultivation. The valley produces some 80% of Bhutan’s total potato production, and over 85% of the population is engaged in potato cultivation. You can even experience working in agriculture field and meet with the local farmers. You can even have experience of milking the cow here. At evening check into Khewang farm house. Overnight in Phobjikha

Day 06: Phobjikha to Paro (5 hrs drive)
As we say goodbye to the Asian Switzerland, we will retrace the journey back to Thimphu crossing over Pelela, Wangdue, Dochula, up until Chuzom and further to Paro. The entire stretch of drive will refresh your mind and give you second chance to enjoy the great snowcapped mountain views of the Himalayas. Riverside Visit- visit to riverside to enjoy the crystal clear river and group video/photo is must in Paro. HBT guides will take you to the best place to enjoy at beautiful river banks of Paro. Rinpung Dzong- ‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels’, is ranked one of the best Bhutanese architecture. The massive buttressed walls that tower over the town are visible throughout the valley, particularly when landing at Paro Airport. The Dzong also offers administrative seat of the district of Paro. The Dzong was built in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Explore historic PARO town with splendid views across the fertile valley. Bondey Farm-National Seed Centre: With the establishment of Bondey Farm, agriculture development activities increased with introduction of vegetables, fruits and farm mechanization in the agriculture farming practices of Bhutan. The farm is responsible for the production of vegetable seeds, strawberry runners, asparagus etc. Outdoor Activities- Nicely made and well maintained activity place attached to whole sell Buddha statue store, offers wearing Bhutanese dress, playing archery and darts for guests visiting Bhutan. The center is maintained and operated by HBT herself and its free of cost for all HBT guests. Check into Gatana Homestay. Today we will have dinner prepared by the client. You can make anything that you have learned so far while you were in Bhutan, of course with the help of the family members of homestayJ Overnight in Paro, altitude 2200m

Day 07: Paro Sightseeing
This picturesque region in the kingdom is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. Paro has more of historical sites, high-end tourist resort and many souvenir shops for shopping including world famous Takstang. Check out from the farm house, keep the luggage in the vehicle and start your hike to tiger’s nest.Taktsang/Tiger’s Nest Temple– is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious Buddhist site in the world. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. The temple is one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley. Although good trekkers can make it to the top in two hours, most of the guests take whole day to complete the hike. Hot-stone Bath- Hot stone bath is very unique to Bhutan and offers great medicinal values. In most cases, the bathtub is made of wood placed on a ground level in quite hut for the privacy. A couple can get into one bathtub to soak. Enjoy the great ancient techniques of curing body ache, joins pain and harness many other values. This is on additional cost check with guide/driver. Check into the hotel near to the airport Overnight in Paro

Day 08: End of the tour
Departure from the Kingdom of Bhutan

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