If there is one place in Bhutan that all of our travellers love, it’s Khoma. Tucked away in the northern part of Lhuntshe Dzongkhag, Khoma is a tiny village that is famous for its traditional weaving in both cotton and silk. All the village women weave and most days you will see them sitting outside and working at their backstrap looms. It’s unbelievably detailed and skilful, with large pieces taking a year or more to complete.

To get to Khoma takes a lot of driving. It’s six hours to Yongphula, the only airport in eastern Bhutan or about four days from Thimphu. The last part of the drive, when you turn off the bitumen road, is narrow, rocky and rough but the locals know the effort you’ve put in to get there and are so friendly and welcoming.

There are no hotels in Khoma, just homestays - lovely, cosy places with simple amenities. The food will be homemade and delicious, made from fresh vegetable grown in the village. The villagers will likely welcome you in the evening with a small party, which is going to include dancing, singing and drinking ara, the local wine that is similar to Japanese sake. It’s a lot of fun.

If you get up early the next morning, you can climb up to the village temple, where the monks will be chanting and playing traditional instruments. You’re allowed to go in to sit quietly and watch.