Bumthang
Top Places to Visit
Sumthrang Lhakhang
Sumthrang Lhakhang, Shinyer Village, Ura. A several hundred year old monastery with a lot of simple but beautiful artwork. Those visiting in January should ... more
Mebar Tsho
Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake), Tang. A place where some of Guru Rinpoche's scriptural treasures (Tib:terma) were discovered in the 15th century by the famous ...
Tamshing Goemba
Tamshing Lhakhang, Chhokhor Valley, Jakar 32001, Bhutan.
, Bumthang
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Tamshing Goemba, Jakar. A monastery established in 1501 by the local Buddhist saint Pema Lingpa. The two story building contains some lovely frescoes, and has a... more
Tharpaling Goemba
Tharpaling Goemba, Chhumey. Founded by the dzogchen master Longchen Rabjam in 1352, the monastery was also home to the famous Nyingma guru Jigme Lingpa in the ... more
Thangbi Goemba
Thangbi Goemba, Jakar. Founded in 1470 by Shamar Rimpoche
Top Activity Places
Wilderness Backpacking
Wilderness backpacking. The region is perfect for long treks in the mountains.
Duer Hot Springs
Duer Hot Springs. A one day trek from road head. The trek is arduous, but stunningly beautiful. Blue sheep, musk deer and Himalayan bear are common in the Duer ...
Weaving Houses
Weaving houses. Chhumey is famous for its wool weavers, and it is possible to watch the work in action and to purchase items (called yethra) straight off the ...
