Jungshi Paper Factory

The Jungshi Paper Factory is a 5 minutes drive from the main town. The factory specializes in paper making using barks of the Daphne and Dhekap trees. The paper factory was established in 1990, by the Department of Trade and Industries, under the Ministry of Economic Affairs with the purpose to promote indigenous skills alongside commercial scope. The products are exported overseas to big nations like USA, Europe and Japan.

Nonetheless, the Paper factory unlike other big factories doesn’t illustrate the picture of big factories with huge pipes emitting smoke. The architecture is based on a one storey square shaped plain white cottage and is quite simple.

An interesting fact about the paper making process is that the workers use traditional techniques in order to manufacture goods. The factory also houses a small shop that sells handmade paper, books, greeting cards and paper bags.

Till date, this factory is quite popular in the nation due to its rare produce that is unique in its quality and texture. It is in high demand not only in Bhutan but also across international boundaries. The factory has advanced in terms of creativity whereby they have now started using ingredients such as dried chilies, flowers and many other plants to promote resourcefulness.

Tourists can visit this unique factory in Thimphu and witness how the organic handmade paper is made and interact with people who work there. In addition to that, there is also opportunity to purchase these unique goods at reasonable prices and it can be a great memoir of Bhutan as well as gifts for families and friends back home.

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Centenary Farmer’s Market, Thimphu

Located below the main town, near the Wang Chhu River, Thimphu’s weekend market is by far the largest domestic market for the farmers in Bhutan. Farmers come from all over the country to sell their farm products in the market. With its wide assortment of fresh and organic produce, the Farmer’s Market has become a favourite spot for tourists and a recreational place for people from all walks of life. Across a cantilever footbridge, Kuendeyling Bazaam, to the west bank is a collection of stalls selling clothing, textiles and handicrafts.

Farmer of Bhutan

From the dusk till the dawn, farmers works with dedication in his farm land filled with arrays of vegetable varieties. In Bhutan main source of income for farmers are from field produce like potato, cardamom, orange, apple and green vegetables ready to market. Farmer has to survive with whatever is grown from his land. And today, he has bright face since government has been supporting our farmers in various ways.

Thimphu City

Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, occupies a valley in the country’s western interior. In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites. The massive Tashichho Dzong is a fortified monastery and government palace with gold-leaf roofs. The Memorial Chorten, a whitewashed structure with a gold spire, is a revered Buddhist shrine dedicated to Bhutan’s third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. People here are humble and hardworking. The day start with energetic sweepers making the street clean keeping Thimphu well clean. One rushing with fast pace towards respective office Nearby Wangchu River noisy super market where Bhutan produce...

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