Bumthang Tours & Holidays
Bumthang Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The sacred heart of Bhutan, Bumthang is made up of four separate valleys that are blessed with some of the country’s most revered settings and ancient temples. It was to here that Guru Rimpoche first brought Buddhism to Bhutan and where Pema Lingpa was born, the saint to whom the Royal Family trace their direct lineage. At the temple of Jambay Lakhang you can visit the place where Guru Rimpoche preached the first sermon on Tantric Buddhism and enjoy the rare privilege of attending the Prakar Tsechu, ...
The sacred heart of Bhutan, Bumthang is made up of four separate valleys that are blessed with some of the country’s most revered settings and ancient temples. It was to here that Guru Rimpoche first brought Buddhism to Bhutan and where Pema Lingpa was born, the saint to whom the Royal Family trace their direct lineage. At the temple of Jambay Lakhang you can visit the place where Guru Rimpoche preached the first sermon on Tantric Buddhism and enjoy the rare privilege of attending the Prakar Tsechu, the annual religious festival that is held around October each year.
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Visit the Ogyen Choling Foundation
Get an insight into historical Bhutanese life at a former residence of a ruling family that descended from a 14th-century Buddhist teacher. Converted into a private museum full of old artworks and artefacts, the foundation aims to keep this history alive.
Explore the Tang Valley
Pema Lingpa, the famous saint, was born in the Tang Valley of Bumthang. Past the Dechenpelrithang sheep farm, you can find a path lined with prayer flags which leads you to a gorge where the river forms a pool and you can discover his image carved on the rock.
Learn to cook Bhutan's national dish
Take a cooking class at a local restaurant hosted by a team of chefs who will demonstrate some local delicacies. You'll learn to make the national dish of Bhutan - the fiery ‘Ema Datshi’ made with chillies and local Bhutanese cheese, which you can then devour.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Amankora Bumthang, Bumthang
Located in the centre of the Bumthang valley, Amankora Bumthang comprises 16 luxurious suites in four separate areas. Each features a traditional bukhari stove, king-sized beds, a terrazzo-clad bath,…