Yathra Textile in Chumey & a Mother Daughter Story
Along the highway in Zungye, Chumey valley under Bumthang district, there’s a textile shop run by a mother daughter duo conserving the art of weaving Yathra textiles.
Why You Need to Explore Chumey Valley in Bumthang
As you cross the dense pine forests after Yotongla Pass from Trongsa, you’ll suddenly enter a wide open space filled with vast farmlands, clusters of picturesque traditional Bhutanese houses, apple orchards and scattered temples on hills. This is Chumey Valley.
Things to do in Punakha
Welcome to the picturesque valley in western Bhutan that is also the home to one of the Kingdom’s most stunning traditional fortresses.
Rice fields & Kitchen Gardens – Laptsakha Homestay
This cozy homestay in Punakha is one of my best finds for 2022.
Amongst Buckwheat Fields & Jakar Fortress Views In Bumthang
Hotel Ugyenling, BumthangšOn my way back from the east, I got an opportunity to explore a new stay for...
Birders’ Paradise in Trogon Villa
This part of Bhutan is known as a birders’ paradise and this villa is the paradise to stay at during your visit here.
Exploring Thridangbi during an Eastern Road trip
This beautiful valley on the way to Mongar takes you on a drive through meandering roads among rice fields, banana and guava trees.
Star Anise Harvest in Eastern Bhutan – Aja Ney Series
In the far flung community of Aja Ney in eastern Bhutan, locals gather annually to harvest a local produce that is considered to be holy.
The Waterfall of Uma Chhu in Aja Ney
There’s a sacred waterfall site in Aja Ney that is considered to be the bathing pool of Guru Rinpochhe.
Aja Ney Menchu – Healing Water in Bhutan
Menchu spring water is considered to be very healing in Bhutan. This menchu in Aja Ney is a wellness experience like no other.
Aja Ney – A Pilgrimage Journey
This sacred valley in far flung eastern Bhutan takes you on a journey that tests you physically and helps you understand the meaning of a pilgrimage tour.
Where to Stay in Aja Ney
Without electricity and homestays, it’s tricky to navigate a plan to Aja Ney. But there’s one place that can help you. This is the guest house built by the eco group of Aja community.