{"id":873,"date":"2024-04-20T23:37:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T23:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/?p=873"},"modified":"2024-04-20T23:38:45","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T23:38:45","slug":"bumthang-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/bumthang-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"BUMTHANG VALLEY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Bumthang Valley<\/strong><\/em>, located in central Bhutan, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and spiritual significance. Here are some of the top tourist attractions in Bumthang Valley:<\/p>\n Jakar Dzong<\/strong>: Also known as the “Castle of the White Bird,” Jakar Dzong is one of the oldest and largest dzongs (fortress-monastery) in Bhutan. It offers panoramic views of the valley and houses several temples and administrative offices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Jambay Lhakhang<\/strong>: This ancient temple is believed to be one of the 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century to subdue a demoness obstructing the spread of Buddhism.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Kurjey Lhakhang<\/strong>: Kurjey Lhakhang consists of three temples built around a cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated and left his body imprint on a rock. It is an important pilgrimage site for Bhutanese Buddhists.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Tamshing Lhakhang<\/strong>: Founded by the great Bhutanese saint Pema Lingpa in the 16th century, Tamshing Lhakhang is known for its beautiful murals depicting the life of Guru Rinpoche.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)<\/strong>: Mebar Tsho is a sacred site where Pema Lingpa is said to have discovered hidden treasures after diving into the lake holding a burning butter lamp. It is located a short drive from the main town of Jakar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ura Valley<\/strong>: Ura Valley is a picturesque valley located about an hour’s drive from Jakar. It is known for its clustered homes, traditional way of life, and the Ura Yakchoe Festival held annually.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Tang Valley<\/strong>: Tang Valley offers scenic beauty with terraced fields, traditional farmhouses, and ancient temples. It is less visited than other parts of Bumthang, making it a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Red Panda Brewery<\/strong>: For those interested in trying local beer, the Red Panda Brewery in Bumthang offers tours where visitors can learn about the brewing process and sample different varieties of craft beer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n These attractions offer a glimpse into the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Bumthang Valley, making it a must-visit destination for travelers exploring Bhutan.<\/p> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Bumthang Valley, located in central Bhutan, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and spiritual significance. Here are some of the top tourist attractions in Bumthang Valley: Jakar Dzong: Also known as the “Castle of the White Bird,” Jakar Dzong is one of the oldest and largest dzongs (fortress-monastery) in Bhutan. It […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":874,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,5],"tags":[],"builder_content":" QUICKLY BOOK YOUR DESTINATION <\/a>\n Bumthang Valley<\/strong><\/em>, located in central Bhutan, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and spiritual significance. Here are some of the top tourist attractions in Bumthang Valley:<\/p> Jakar Dzong<\/strong>: Also known as the \"Castle of the White Bird,\" Jakar Dzong is one of the oldest and largest dzongs (fortress-monastery) in Bhutan. It offers panoramic views of the valley and houses several temples and administrative offices.<\/p> <\/li> Jambay Lhakhang<\/strong>: This ancient temple is believed to be one of the 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century to subdue a demoness obstructing the spread of Buddhism.<\/p> <\/li> Kurjey Lhakhang<\/strong>: Kurjey Lhakhang consists of three temples built around a cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated and left his body imprint on a rock. It is an important pilgrimage site for Bhutanese Buddhists.<\/p> <\/li> Tamshing Lhakhang<\/strong>: Founded by the great Bhutanese saint Pema Lingpa in the 16th century, Tamshing Lhakhang is known for its beautiful murals depicting the life of Guru Rinpoche.<\/p> <\/li> Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake)<\/strong>: Mebar Tsho is a sacred site where Pema Lingpa is said to have discovered hidden treasures after diving into the lake holding a burning butter lamp. It is located a short drive from the main town of Jakar.<\/p> <\/li> Ura Valley<\/strong>: Ura Valley is a picturesque valley located about an hour's drive from Jakar. It is known for its clustered homes, traditional way of life, and the Ura Yakchoe Festival held annually.<\/p> <\/li> Tang Valley<\/strong>: Tang Valley offers scenic beauty with terraced fields, traditional farmhouses, and ancient temples. It is less visited than other parts of Bumthang, making it a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.<\/p> <\/li> Red Panda Brewery<\/strong>: For those interested in trying local beer, the Red Panda Brewery in Bumthang offers tours where visitors can learn about the brewing process and sample different varieties of craft beer.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ol> These attractions offer a glimpse into the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Bumthang Valley, making it a must-visit destination for travelers exploring Bhutan.<\/p>\n QUICKLY BOOK YOUR DESTINATION <\/a>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/873"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=873"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/873\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":877,"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/873\/revisions\/877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/krishitravelhub.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n