BHUTAN BUMTHANG( 2600 meters)

This fascinating valley is the religious heartland of the nation & home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. The valley is also famous for its production of honey, cheese , apple , & Yathra – a wooden material that has multiple uses.

JAMBAY LHAKHANG : It is one of the 108 monasteries built by King Songsten Goenpo in the 8^th century to subdue evil spirits in the Himalayan region.

KURJEY LHAKHANG : Kurjey Lhakhang named after body print of Guru Rimpoche is located just a few meters beyond Jambay Lhakhang . It is dedicated to the saint Guru Padmasambhava who was supposed to have meditated there in the 8^th century.

TAMSHING LHAKHANG : Literally meaning the Temple of the good message, this monastery lies on the other side of the river opposite the Kurjey Lhakhang. It was built in 1501 by Terton Pema Lingpa, a re incarnation of Guru Padmasambhava. The temple was restored at the end of the 19^th century.

JAKAR DZONG : Literally meaning the Castle of White Bird, the Dzong was initially built as a monastery in 1549 by the great grandfather of the Zhabdrung. It is now used as the administrative center for the Bumthang district.

MEBAR TSHO ( LAKE OF BURNING FIRE): This is a sacred lake of the Bhutanese who believe that Terton Pema Lingpa discovered religious  treasures from this lake in the 12^th century.

URA VILLAGE : It lies in Ura Valley, a one & & a half hours drive from Bumthang town. The main characteristics of this village is the closely cluster houses of weavers and villagers.