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Major city · Bhutan

Khoma

Half a day is enough: watch the weavers, cross the 15th-century bridge, then move on to Lhuentse or Trashigang. No hotels — book a homestay if you want to stay overnight.

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Khoma is a single-street village in eastern Bhutan famous for its silk kishuthara weaving. The main sight is the 15th-century iron bridge by Thangtong Gyalpo. There are no hotels, no restaurants and no ATMs. Most visitors stop for an hour or two on the way to Lhuentse or Trashigang, or stay one night in a homestay to see the weaving process.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
BTN
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon), Dec–Feb (cold)
Airport
BHU
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Khoma: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • Bhutan ↗Sustainable Development Fee: USD 100 per adult per night for international visitors until 31 Aug 2027 (children 6–11 half rate, under 6 free); Indian nationals pay in rupees at a lower rate. Confirm the current rate on the official tourism site before booking.
  • Bhutan ↗Visa: apply through the official Bhutan tourism visa system, cleared before you board; plan the trip through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
  • Bhutan ↗Paro is Bhutan's only international airport: approaches are visual, flights run in daylight only, and cloud or wind cancels them; keep a spare day at both ends.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Khoma113 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Khoma, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Kishuthara silk weaving15th-century iron bridgeHomestay weaving experience
Airports
BHU Bathpalathang Airport (Jakar) (7–8 h by road from Khoma)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Khoma: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

12°C (54°F)

1°C (34°F)

2 rd

Feb

14°C (57°F)

3°C (37°F)

3 rd

Mar

17°C (63°F)

6°C (43°F)

5 rd

Apr

21°C (70°F)

10°C (50°F)

8 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

10 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

15 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

18 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

18°C (64°F)

16 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

16°C (61°F)

12 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

2 rd

Dec

14°C (57°F)

2°C (36°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Khoma is walkable in 15 minutes. Your guide or homestay host will show you the weaving sheds and the bridge.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Lhuentsego

Door to door: 1 h

Taxi or private vehicle, about 1 h

Lhuentse dzong and the town market.

Trashiganggo

Door to door: 2 h

Taxi or private vehicle, about 2 h

Largest town in eastern Bhutan; dzong, weekend market.

Singye Dzong

overnight

Door to door: 2 days

Trek from Khoma, 2 days

Remote pilgrimage site; requires camping gear and guide.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Khoma village homestays

No hotels; book a licensed homestay via your tour operator or call the numbers listed by the tourism board.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Nu 1,500–2,500 (homestay only, meals included)
Mid
Nu 3,000–5,000 (homestay plus weaving purchase)

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Homestay (full board)1 × 1 night × BTN 2,500BTN 2,500
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × BTN 3,000BTN 3,000
Trip total≈ BTN 5,500 per person per day, bed includedBTN 5,500

Includes dinner, bed and breakfast; book through your tour operator.

2026 estimate in ngultrum. All travel in Bhutan requires a licensed tour operator and the SDF (Sustainable Development Fee).

Prices of common things

Homestay per person per night (full board)Nu 1,500–4,000
Hand-woven kishuthara scarfDepends on silk quality and complexity.Nu 3,000–15,000
Taxi Lhuentse–Khoma (one way)checkNu 1,500–2,500

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Khoma is very safe. The main risks are the narrow bridge and the lack of services — plan your food and cash before you arrive.
  • No ATMs, no shops selling food: bring cash and snacks from Lhuentse or Trashigang.
  • Homestays need advance booking — your Bhutanese tour operator can arrange it.
  • The bridge is old and narrow; cross carefully, especially in wet weather.

Emergency numbers

Police
113
Ambulance
112
Fire
110

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My bed tonight

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Lhakhang gi thog laTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police113
  • Ambulance112
  • Fire110

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Taxi Lhuentse → Khoma: Nu 1,500–2,500, about 1 h (check)
  • Taxi Trashigang → Khoma: Nu 3,000–4,500, about 2 h (check)

Say or show

  • Kuzuzangpo — Hello (KOO-zoo-ZAHNG-poh)
  • Kadinchey — Thank you (KAH-deen-chay)
  • Gadem chi mo? — How much? (GAH-dem chee moh)
  • Thagzo legshom — Beautiful weaving (THAHG-zoh LEG-shohm)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khoma. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon), Dec–Feb (cold) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Bhutan

Sources

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