There is a whole set of beautiful villages as you take up the divergent road towards Wolokha (5Km from Punakha town), and head upward towards Talo Monastery.To name some we have Lapsakha village , Talo Village ,Norbugang village.You can dedicate a day to explore this beautiful villages. It will provide visitors a wonderful experience to see the Bhutanese way of life.You can interact with the farmers and learn more about the villages. The houses in the villages are scattered around and has a touch of distinct Bhutanese Architecture.As you hike through these villages you will get to see the variance of birds through the terrace of paddy fields,tropical fruits and farmers at work. We can have a farmhouse organic lunch and if you like you can also lend your hand to the hostess in the making of Bhutanese dish such ema datsi (chili cheese), suja (buttered tea) or butter making. You can also behold the spectacular view of Punakha and Wandue valley from these villages.

Long closed to outsiders, the beautiful far flung regions of Merak and Sakten present Bhutan travellers with the unique opportunity to see two of the least known villages in the kingdom. They are called the twin jewel of the East. Situated at an altitude over 3,500 meters, the exotic valleys of Merak and Sakten have been home to the Brokpas for centuries since their displacement from Tsona in Southern Tibet. The nomadic indigenous group of eastern Bhutan, the Brokpas seasonally move their herds of livestock from the lower valleys in the winter to the higher pastures in the summer. While polygamy is a prevailing practice as well, marriage among Brokpa couples is a convergence of practical consideration and sacred responsibility, with elaborate rituals to seal the union. Like the rest of Bhutan, they are fond of archery and are skilled in games of accuracy. Women are particularly well-known for their singing and they love to perform from their wide repertoire of festive songs dedicated to gods and goddesses, as well as the universal themes of nature, youth and old age. Brokpas prefer to wear their traditional attire spun from yak hair.

Let your adventurous spirit take you on a three nights trek to Laya. Situated at an altitude of 3800 m, this village will mesmerize you with their unique culture. It is amazing how a small pocket of ethnic groups survived for so long in the northern part of the country. Anyone on the Snow Leopard trek or the grand Snowman Trek will converge through Laya. To experience the maximum cultural richness, time your trip during their Owlay festival. This festival only takes place once in three years.

A remote highland Almost all the people depends on mobile livestock with specific grazing time during summer and winter. Geographical topography of the village is not suitable for any other Agricultural and developmental activities, as it’s located in the mountainous region. It is located at 92 kmfrom Thimphu with the road connection(72 km with black top from Thimphu to Drugyel and 20 km feeder road from Drugyel to Shana) From Shana, you got to walk 4 days from the road end point to reach Lingzhi owing to its remote location. Lingzhi is one of the highest altitude Village in Thimphu Dzongkhag located at about 3280-5960 meters above sea level(4109 fromGewog Center) with 304.230 sq.km area and forest cover of 9.47%.

A tiny village located in the midst of paddy field. It is believe that Lam Drukpa Kinley the divine madman was followed by demoness till Sopsokha village. It is here where he has subdued the evil spirits.He used the phallus as a medium to subdue and discipline the malevolent Spirits. And to celebrate the victory , on the exact spot Chimi Lhakhang was constructed later on by Lama Ngawang Chogyal. So maybe thats why you may see the phallus painting at almost all the house of Sopsokha Village.

Radhi is located some 30 km east of Trashigang Dzongkhag on a north facing slope. It is partly a dry Chirpine belt in its lower part and the upper part is covered with a cool broadleaf forest. It is drained mainly by two small rivers systems, namely Chongdiri in the east and Yudiri in the west. It is famous for its rice and Radhi-Buray textiles. The main agricultural crops that are grown by people of Radhi are paddy, maize, soyabean, potatoes and vegetables, which are mostly used for household consumption except for rice which is mostly sold. The village has around 200 households, all of which the people make living from fine raw silk or bura textiles during the off-agricultural seasons. All textiles produced in Radhi are made using the traditional back-strap loom and traditional dyes. As a result, Radhi village produces some of the most authentic high quality raw silk textiles to be found anywhere in Bhutan

The Trong Heritage Village is an array of 27 traditional stone masonry houses clustered neatly on a small hillock, overlooking the imposing Zhemgang dzong. The actual origin of the village and vintage traditional houses is still unknown. But as per the elders of the village, it must have been there for more than hundreds of years Built without a proper foundation atop rocks, this feature of houses in Trong village is Earthquake resistant which intrigues experts. Street lamps, underground cable ducts, drainage and concrete footpaths among others have also been developed over the years to support the community living in the village but its aesthetic & originality is well preserved.

It is one of the four valleys of Bumthang. You need to drive about 10Km towards west east until you pass the Dechenpelrithang Sheep Farm to an off beaten path that leads to North. The drive through this road takes you to a different time; You will come across a burning lake,occasionally you will see the farmers grazing the cattle’s, horses and along the way you will come across other small villages ; Jamzhong & Mesethang Village, where you can stop for a picnic lunch and enjoy the Arcadian scene of the valley .Please do not forget to stop at Tang Rimochen Lhakhang standing magnificently behind the Tiger Stripped Cliff. The place has a serene energy. Tang is one of the remotest valleys of Bumthang. Owing to its high elevation, not much of Agricultural activity takes place. People here mainly raise sheep and yaks and the view of the ranch will leave you in awe. Tang valley also houses the famous privately owned heritage house.

This village of Bhutan is best known for its photographic sites and the age-old traditional architecture. This village is positioned at a height of 3100 meters from the sea level and is also one of the highest valleys in the country. This village is situated close to Chamkar and it takes around 1 hr and 30 minutes to reach there. In the winter season, this village gets covered with snow and becomes an eye-catching view. During the spring the whole surface of the valley gets covered with the flowers. Ura has got many walking trails which is a centre of attraction for many hikers. Mother Nature always blesses us with many boons and Bhutan is one among them. The feeling of calmness and divine happiness emerges from the heart when someone visits this heaven on earth. When you pay a visit to theses exotic places one of the major things which you will notice is the positive attitude of the villagers. SO next time when you plan a visit to Bhutan, do make sure to also visit these heavenly villages, where the Bhutanese culture shines.

Gangtey is located at the western edge of the Black Mountains. Gangtey village which is commonly known by its name Phobjikha is is a U-shaped glacial valley. It is popular for its scenic splendour and cultural uniqueness. This village is famous for giving shelter to black necked Crane. The few things that you could here would be Apart from all these Gangtey Monasteries is situated nearby the village which is the best place to practice spiritualism.

Khoma village, famous for giving the glimpse of Bhutan's textile industry is generally at the top of the tourist's bucket list. This village comes under the Lhuentse district. From Lhuentse the distance to Khoma is very less and can be covered in 30 minutes. The route to Khoma has some breathtaking views which snatch away the spectator's attention in a short period. The village's traditional method of weaving handlooms is a treat for many tourists. Kishuthara, a textile which is produced majorly in this village has got a huge demand in the market.

Wochu Village is popularly called as the Village of Blacksmith. It is about 5Km walk from the Paro town. The walk through Wochu valley is soul uplifting; stunning landscapes, legendary ancient house and fortresses, simple and smiling people: all these makes it a worth a visit. The blacksmiths here design and make traditional knives, swords, daggers and other metal products that are customized This village also consists of the country's only international airport. The best time to visit Paro Wochu village is in summer where the green covered fields can be seen.