Bumthang
Bumthang is at altitude 8,530-13,125 feet and this fascinating valley is the religious heartland of the nation and home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Its gentle sloping hills offer plenty of walking opportunities to the many temples that dot this valley. The valley is also famous for its production of honey, cheese, apples and yatra- a woolen material that has multiple uses.
Jambay Lhakang:
It is one of the 108 monasteries built by King Songtsen Gempo in the 8th century to subdue evil spirits in Himalayan region.
Kurje Lhakhang:
Kurje Lhakang is located just a few meters beyond Jambay Lhakhang. It is dedicated to the saint Guru Padmasambhava who was supported to have meditated there in the 8th century.
Tamshing Lhakhang:
This monastery lies on the other sides of the river opposite the Kurje Lhakang. It was built in 1501, by Terton Pema Lingpa, a re-incarnation of Guru Padmasambhave and whose lineage the Royal Family trace their ancestor to.
Jakar Dzong:
The Dzong was initially built as a monnestry in the 1549 by the great grand father of the Zhabdrung. It is now used as the administrative center for the Bumthang district. The Bumthang Tshechu is one of the most popular. It is held mostly at night and is said to bring fertility to any woman wanting a child.
Megar Tsho( Lake of Burning fire)
This is a sacred lake for the Bhutanese who belive that Pema Lingpa discovered religious treasures from this lake in the 12th century. On auspicious days many Bhutanese go and offer butter lamps on this freash water lake.
Ura village:
Ura lies in the Tang valley, a one and a half hour drive from Bumthang town. The drive is mainly through sheep pastures and along the way aone can glimpse a magnificient view of Mount Gangkar Puensum from Urala. The main characteristic of this village is closely clustered house. It is the last settlement before the climb to the highest road pass at Trumsingla.
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