The places we return to in Bumthang — from the landmark stops to the quiet corners we keep for travellers who ask.
These are the places we build into itineraries around Bumthang. Some need a full morning, others a short pause on the road — we will help you choose which fit your days.
Bumthang is one of the most beautiful and sacred valleys in Bhutan. The main town in the valley is Jakar. Bhutan's only brewery, brewing Red Panda wheat beer, is in Jakar. Bumthang is divided into four gewogs, namely Chhoekhor, Tang, Chhume and Ura. The valley is broad with various habitats including coniferous woodland. The language spoken in Bumthang is known as Bumthang Kha, a Tibeto-Burman language. Each of the f…
Located on the ridge overlooking the beautiful valley of Chamkhar in Bumthang, the name Jakar Dzong translates to “The Castle of the White Birdâ€. It was built in 1549 and later upgraded in 1646. The Dzong is now used as administ…
It is located in Chokhor Gewog in Bumthang. It is a ten-minute drive from the Bumthang main town. The monastery was built in the seventh century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. It is one of 108 monasteries he built to subdue…
Kenchosum Lhakhang, Bumthang (referred to as Tselung Lhakhang in Pema Kathang and Choekhor Lakhang during the time of Pema Lingpa) was built in the 9th century (the initial construction was started at the end of 8th century and co…
It is located at Kurjey in Bumthang. It is a 15-minute drive from Chamkhar town. This monastery comprises three temples. The right was built in 1652 on the rock face and the second temple was built on the other site of a cave cont…
It is located in Tang and is a 30-minute drive from Chamkhar town. It is considered as one of the most sacred sites in Bumthang. The legend Terton Pema Lingpa (treasure discoverer) had a vision of the sacred treasure that Guru Rin…
Ogyen Choling was never so much a seat of political power as a center for religion. Throughout its history it was referred to by terms which alluded to its religious nature as being a monastery or hermitage. In fact the history of…
It is located five kilometer away from the main town of Bumthang. It was built in 1501 by the treasure discoverer, Terton Pema Lingpa, who still remains one of the most popular Bhutanese saints whose coming was prophesied by Guru…
Thangbi Goemba was founded in 1470 by Shamar Rinpoche and, after a dispute, was taken over by Pema Lingpa. The main chapel of the Dusum Sangay (past, present and future Buddhas) is entered under another of Pema Lingpa's famous cha…
The palace is the historic seat of Bhutan's reining Wangchuck dynasty. The palace has one of the finest architecture in the country. It was built in 1857 by Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal, the father of the First King of Bhutan."
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