Farm Homestays

Lotay Homestay in the Punakha Valley

Page updated – 23 April 2026

Introduction:

Now when you travel to Bhutan you have the option of incorporating in your journey a farm home stay.

Bhutan has over 180 farm home stays approved by the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) in 2026, across 13 districts of the country. 

Lotay Homestay Punakha

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Aum Chimmi Homestay Ura:

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Leki Dema Homestay Sakteng:

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About Farm Homestays

  • A reasonable degree of English is spoken by all host families.
  • Farm homestays are mainly located in rural areas and offer modest standard of accommodation, a  shared western toilet but limited or no shower facilities. 
  • Farm homestays give you an authentic local cultural & lifestyle experience.
  • Farm homestays offer typical Bhutanese meals, differing from what is offered at the hotel restaurants. 
  • Rooming configuration at home stay properties is predominately on a twin basis (only a few properties offer double beds) 
  • Farm Homestays are available in most regions in Bhutan once outside Thimphu. (Bhutan’s Capital) 

Archery lessons can be arranged or a game of Deogar (stone game) with the local villagers. Or  experience a hot stone bath, cooking class at additional cost. 

You can experience the daily life with of the Bhutanese farmer, be it churning butter early in the morning or working side by side in the fields.

CALL THE BHUTAN TRAVEL EXPERTS ON:  0412 416 111 James  &  0413 598 669 Nicola

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Please Note

  • You will still have the full services of your personal Driver and Guide during your home stay experience when required.
  • We do recommend when staying at home stay properties you carry your own torch, small towel & any necessary toiletries.
  • Some home stays in Eastern Bhutan have access to the property via short steep stairs & we recommend you carry a soft bag to pop needed items into for your stay and leave your suitcase with your driver and vehicle. (You will be able to access your suitcase as required)
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Bhutan Farming Seasons

  • January/February is when the farmers sow the seeds in their rice paddy plantations.
  • Paddy transplantation occurs mid June to mid July.
  • Weeding of the paddy is done once or twice a year usually in July.
  • Rice Harvesting takes place mid August to mid September.
  • Beating and sorting of rice takes place late September into October.
  • Grinding of rice in small community mills, occurs later in October.