Bumthang in September (2026)

Jambay Lhakhang

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.

Kurjey Lhakhang

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

Jakar Dzong

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

Mebar Tsho

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

Red Panda Brewery

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

Bumthang Valley Walks

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