Lhuentse is 77 km. from Mongar (3 hours’ drive) and is one of the most isolated districts in Bhutan. The landscape is spectacular, with stark cliffs towering above river gorges and dense coniferous forests. The region is famous for its weavers, and their distinctive textiles are generally considered to be the best in the country. The Kurtoe region of Lhuentse is the ancestral home of the monarchy.

For those interested in the uniquely intricate textile of Bhutan this is the place to be as the weaving originated form the east n still continue to be the main producers the hand-woven textiles in the country. You will see group of weavers sitting all day weaving the kiras.