Eastern Bhutan
Lhuentse
Lhuentse is one of Bhutan’s most culturally distinctive eastern districts.
Region
Tourism character
Textiles, history and rural culture
Places to visit
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Story of Lhuentse
History and cultural significance
Lhuentse’s Kurtoe region has a particularly important place in Bhutanese history and is associated with the Wangchuck dynasty.
The district is also famous for traditional weaving, especially the highly valued textiles produced by women in Khoma village.
Places to visit
Major attractions in Lhuentse
- Lhuentse Dzong
- Khoma village
- Kurtoe
- Singye Dzong
- Traditional temples
- Weaving centres
Things to do
Experiences in Lhuentse
- Textile tourism
- Weaving demonstrations
- Village visits
- Hiking
- Cultural sightseeing
- Photography
- Pilgrimage
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