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Following a unique approach based on traditional Bhutanese hospitality for an authentic experience. Bhutan Homestay follows a different concept.

Bhutan Homestay: A Different Concept
Since opening its doors to tourism, a few hundred thousand travellers have visited the Kingdom. Most though have been taken from one attraction to another, dzong to dzong (fortress) without sufficient time to experience the true meaning of the sites. Whether choosing a cultural trip, a pilgrimage, a trek or mixed tours, we want to provide our guests with the be

st of the Bhutanese experience, one which is authentic, unique and memorable. We aim at showing our visitors the Bhutanese way of life in its natural environment, up close and as informal as possible. Breaking away from mainstream tourism trends, Bhutan Homestay is committed to offering our clients an intimate, and once in a lifetime encounter with Bhutanese villagers in their homes. At the same time we want to ensure that the wider community also benefits from getting involved in tourism. Booking your tour with Bhutan Homestay will also support grass roots level development. Two percent of the tour price will flow into a fund, created to support projects for villagers particularly in East Bhutan. The Homes
We distinguish between homestay, farmstay and heritage homes. Homestay refers to homes without a farm economy. You will be staying in a family home which could be in town or in the countryside. Farm-stay denotes a working farm with animals and typical farming activities around the house. Both farmstay and homestay can qualify as heritage homes depending on the family history and the role of the particular household in the locality. Some of these heritage homes are very large and senior residents possess in-depth knowledge of the olden days, which they are happy to share with you. Guesthouses and Hotels
Bhutan Homestay promotes the use of homestays, farmstays and heritage homes to support the local communities. However, we also book our guests into guesthouses, hotels and lodges approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan. This can be a welcome variation after staying in remote places. Our guests will furthermore have the option of choosing more luxurious accommodation in high end hotels. Bhutanese Food and Hospitality
Bhutanese are wonderful hosts. Traditional hospitality and etiquette can be extremely refined and can vary across the country. As foreign guests, your host will probably want to welcome you in the prayer room (choesham) of the house, or if available, in a separate room intended for such occasions, similar to the reception of special Bhutanese guests. However, we want you to experience a cordial, less formal reception typical of everyday local village hospitality. The kitchen is the central room in the Bhutanese household and it is here where the family naturally gather. In the winter it is also the warmest place because of the heat of the “bukhari” (small wood stove) and the cooking stove. The cuisine is a real highlight when visiting farmhouses and homestays as it differs greatly from what is served in guesthouses and hotels. There is nothing better than a home cooked meal especially when you have the chance to watch the family preparing it. You can even participate in the preparations and learn some new cooking skills! East Bhutan
Most of the tourist infrastructure can be found in West and Central Bhutan. However, the East of the country offers its own unique charm and Bhutan Homestay has developed special access to the hidden treasures of this region. In this part of Bhutan you can find picturesque villages where people still live a simple and traditional life. For further information please visit our website or contact us!

03/12/2024

A look back at November

25/11/2024

Some photos from our November treks

04/11/2024

Glimpses from our October tours

06/09/2024

Some wonderful tours in August

21/06/2024

A cross country homestays and temples tour

15/06/2024

Our freelance guides Tshewang Phuntsho and Karma Choden have started their B1 German language course at Inlingua Innsbruck , Austria. We wish them best of luck and would like to thank all those who supported them in their adventure and Bhutan Network!

11/06/2024

In search of orchids

06/05/2024

Our aspiring German language guides Tshewang Phuntsho and ཀརྨ་ ཆོས་ སྒྲོན། We wish them good luck with the visa application and a successful language course in Innsbruck, Tirol Austria!! YAY!

02/05/2024

Spring 1.1

05/04/2024

Spring 1.0

26/03/2024

Please support our two free guides:

WER UND WAS? Karma Choden und Tshewang Phuntsho arbeiten beide als Reiseleiter in Bh… Pema Seldon needs your support for Deutsch B1 für Reiseleiter in Bhutan

12/02/2024

WER UND WAS? Karma Choden und Tshewang Phuntsho arbeiten beide als Reiseleiter in B… Pema Seldon needs your support for Deutsch B1 für Reiseleiter in Bhutan

31/01/2024

A lookback at 2023

05/12/2023

Some photo memories of our Nov/Dec tours

18/11/2023

Some photos from our Autumn tours

16/10/2023

For our German and Swiss guests:

„Shamu kam ma dra!“ – "Schenk mir keine Trockenpilze!" "Schenk mir keine Trockenpilze!" ist eine Redewendung im Dzongkha, die sich darauf bezieht, jemandem “Honig ums Maul zu schmieren”, um einen Gefallen zu erlangen. Kurzum, Pilze sind so beliebt und begehrt, dass man damit sog...

20/09/2023

It was a pleasure having Maheen travel with us.

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Paro
POBOX:1224

Opening Hours

Monday	10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 16:00
Thursday	10:00 - 16:00
Friday	10:00 - 16:00

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+97517110344

Website

http://www.bhutanhomestay.com/contact-us/

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Videos

Kangpara, Trashigang

Our hosts at Kangpara are busy frying maize. Afterwards it will be beaten into dengma. Dengma (similar to cornflakes) is a very popular snack in Bhutan and goes well with tea.

Farmstay experience in East Bhutan:

Our guest is milking a cow in Lhuentse:

Weaving classes in Khoma - Renate showing great talent!

Bamboo weaving workshop in Trashigang

Our guest Liesbeth also offered to pioneer our bamboo weaving workshop with the talented bangchung and basket weavers in Trashigang. Great job again Liesbeth! Also a big thank you to our wonderful hosts in the East! Tshering Yangchen

Liesbeth learning how to weave in East Bhutan...

Liesbeth during her weaving workshop in the East with one-on-one (or better two-on-one :-)) instruction from local weavers. With patience and perseverance she is getting the hang of it! @Kaerma Choden

Liesbeth in Bhutan, witnessing mask dances

Threshing millet

Rural life in East Bhutan: Threshing millet in Trashiyangtse