BumthangTravel Guide

One of Bhutan's oldest temples, said to be built in a single day in the 7th century, host to a famous fire ceremony each autumn.

A sacred temple complex where Guru Rinpoche is said to have left a body imprint in a cave wall.

A fortress-monastery known as the "castle of the white bird," overlooking the Chamkhar Valley.

The "Burning Lake," a sacred site where a treasure-revealer is said to have found hidden scriptures underwater.

Bhutan's first brewery, producing a wheat beer named after the country's elusive red panda, open for visits.

Gentle walking routes connecting the region's four valleys, passing farmhouses, temples, and buckwheat fields.

A traditional Bumthang meal featuring buckwheat noodles and pancakes, a specialty of the region.

A 16th-century temple with an ancient chainmail coat said to bring blessings when worn by pilgrims.

The ruins of Bhutan's first palace built outside a fortress, a quiet historical stop in the valley.

A remote high-altitude valley known for its distinctive village architecture and traditional way of life.