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Bumthang

Bumthang, Bhutan, is a whimsical wonderland where ancient monasteries dance in the mist and wild yaks roam freely! Savor spiced butter tea, hike vibrant trails, and witness colorful festivals bursting with joy. With its serenading landscapes and the sweet scent of pine forests, Bumthang is a dreamy escape perfect for adventure and soul-soothing serenity!

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Culture4.7/5

Jambay Lhakhang བྱམས་་པ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Nestled in the scenic landscape of Jakar, Jambay Lhakhang is one of Bhutan's oldest temples, renowned for its stunning architecture and vibrant festivals, making it a must-visit for cultural enthusiasts and spiritual seekers.

Culture4.7/5

Kurjey Lhakhang སྐུ་རྗེས་ལྷ་ཁང་།

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Tamshing Lhakhang གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།

This Bhutanese temple, founded by Pema Lingpa in 1501, keeps its original 16th-century wall paintings. You can shoulder a heavy iron chain as you walk around the temple.

Landmark4.7/5

Jakar Dzong བྱ་དཀར་རྫོང་།

Nestled in the heart of Bumthang, Jakar Dzong བྱ་དཀར་རྫོང་། is an iconic fortress-monastery renowned for its stunning architecture, vibrant murals, and breathtaking views of the surrounding valley, making it a must-visit for travelers.

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Ogyen Choling palace guest house

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Mebartsho མེ་འབར་མཚོ།

Culture4.7/5

Bumdrak Monastery འབུམ་བྲག་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Nestled in the serene Himalayas, Bumdrak Monastery offers breathtaking views and a spiritual atmosphere, attracting pilgrims and visitors alike with its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.

Culture4.6/5

Kharchu Dratshang མཁར་ཆུ་གྲྭ་ཚང་།

Landmark4.5/5

National Cattle Breeding Centre, Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Bumthang

Culture3.8/5

Ura Lhakhang

Culture4.6/5

Chokhor Chorten

A chorten marks the place where Guru Rinpoche gave his first Buddhist sermon in Bhutan.

Landmark4.4/5

Chamkhar Town

Nestled in the heart of Bhutan, Chamkhar Town is renowned for its stunning scenery, rich cultural heritage, and proximity to iconic ancient temples, making it a captivating destination for travelers seeking authenticity and tranquility.

Culture4.7/5

Kenchogsum Lhakhang དཀོན་མཆོག་གསུམ་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Painted pillars and golden details line the courtyard walls at this Bhutanese temple, rebuilt after a 2010 fire. Monks move between its buildings, past a row of golden prayer wheels and courtyard flowerbeds.

Culture4.8/5

Ngala Lhakhang

Nestled in the heart of Bhutan, Ngala Lhakhang is an iconic temple renowned for its stunning architecture and tranquil surroundings, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich spiritual heritage and breathtaking landscapes of the region.

Culture4.4/5

Chakhar Lhakhang ལྕགས་མཁར་ལྷ་ཁང་།

This Buddhist temple in Jakar holds old religious objects.

Culture4.8/5

Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center དབང་འདུས་ཆོས་གླིང་རྫོང་།

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Baribrang - The Birth Place of Pema Lingpa

Culture4.3/5

Thangbi Lhakhang ཐངས་བི་ལྷ་ཁང་།

Cafe4.4/5

Cafe Perk

Café Perk in Jakar, Bhutan, is an iconic haven for travelers, offering breathtaking views of the Himalayas alongside delicious local coffee and treats, making it a perfect stop for relaxation and cultural immersion.

Eat$$$5/5

Tea House Gelephu

Stays

Stay4.9/5

Dekyil Guest House བདེ་དཀྱིལ་མགྲོན་ཁྱིམ།

Stay4.7/5

Phuntsho guest house

Phuntsho Guest House in Jakar offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. Additional facilities include a hairdryer, electric kettle, and slippers. The hotel provides a variety of breakfast options, including continental, American, buffet, Ã la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and Asian. Located in Jakar, the property is near Jakar Lhakhang and offers easy access to local attractions.

Stay4.7/5

Tashi Yoezerling Resort

Nestled in the serene hills of Jakar, Bhutan, Tashi Yoezerling Resort offers breathtaking views, authentic cultural experiences, and exquisite local cuisine, making it an iconic destination for travelers seeking tranquility and adventure.

Stay4.6/5

Wangdicholing Resort དབང་འདུས་ཆོས་གླིང་སྐྱིད་གནས།

Stay4.6/5

The Village Lodge, Jalikhar Bumthang

Nestled in the heart of Bumthang, The Village Lodge offers a unique blend of traditional Bhutanese architecture and modern comfort, providing breathtaking views and easy access to serene monasteries and lush landscapes.

Stay4.5/5

Six Senses Bumthang

Pine-forest resort overlooking a river, with soaring timber ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. The forest fills the glass.

Stay4.5/5

Hotel Ugyenling ཨོ་རྒྱན་གླིང་ཟ་ཁང་།

Nestled in the heart of Bumthang, Hotel Ugyenling offers travelers a unique blend of traditional Bhutanese architecture and modern comfort, making it an iconic retreat for exploring the stunning cultural heritage of the region.

Stay4.5/5

Swiss Guest House Bumthang, Kharsumphe

Stay4.5/5

Hotel Jakar View

This Bhutanese hotel has spacious rooms with bukhari heaters, and views of the river, mountains, and Jakar. A cooking class is part of the stay.

Stay4.4/5

Jakar Village Lodge

Nestled in the scenic Bumthang Valley, Jakar Village Lodge offers a unique blend of traditional Bhutanese architecture and stunning mountain views, making it an unforgettable base for exploring the spiritual heart of Bhutan.

Stay4.4/5

Rinchenling Resort

Stay4.4/5

Samyae Resort

Stay4.4/5

Valley Resort ཝེ་ལི་སྐྱིད་གནས།

Stay4.3/5

Amankora, Bumthang

Nestled near Wangdichholing Palace, Amankora, Bumthang offers a serene retreat with luxurious accommodations, stunning mountain views, and rich cultural experiences, making it an iconic destination for those seeking tranquility and immersion in Bhutanese heritage.

Stay4.3/5

Kaila Guesthouse ཀའི་ལ་མགྲོན་ཁྱིམ།

Stay4.2/5

Mountain Resort

Stay4.2/5

Yozerling Hotel

Mountain-view hotel in Jakar, with courteous staff and good meals. Snow-covered peaks fill the view outside the rooms.

Stay4.1/5

Yu-Gharling Resort & Spa

Stay4/5

Chumey Nature Resort

Chumey Nature Resort in Gyetsa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, mountain views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, work desk, and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast options, including continental, American, Ã la carte, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Asian. The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals in a welcoming atmosphere. The resort features a beautiful garden, a bar, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a 24-hour front desk, room service, and free on-site private parking. Located in Gyetsa, the hotel is 34002 km from Paro International Airport. Nearby attractions include the Chummey Vicational Institute and the Chummey Monastery.

Stay3.9/5

Gongkhar Hotel

Log-fire hotel in central Bhutan with comfortable rooms and a wood-burning furnace.

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5/5

240 h

10 Days Essence of BHUTAN

On this 10-day journey covering 4 western and 2 central districts of Bhutan, we’ll get you up-close and personal with the local people, eat and live like a local, broaden your adventure by going beyond tourist activities and enjoy experiences that are truly authentic and deeply immersive that will leave you with memories for a lifetime. You will explore the essence of this magical Kingdom with a private expert guide and discover happiness amidst stunning landscapes and majestic eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges and pristine natural environment that made Bhutan the only carbon-negative country in the world. Hidden by the staggering mountains of the Himalayas, Bhutan chose to remain in self-imposed isolation until it opened its door to the outside world in the 1960s and to this day, it still remains largely untouched by the worldly influence and holds strongly on to its age-old traditions.

$3,295.00

5/5

240 h

Grand Bhutan Tour – 10 Days | Explore Western & Central Bhutan

In this tour you will explore central Bhutan which is rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. Immerse yourself in the unique culture, try Bhutanese cuisine, and enjoy the serene landscapes. Bhutan is a country with a strong emphasis on Gross National Happiness, so take the time to connect with the locals and experience the joyous atmosphere! also visit most highlighted places like Tiger's Nest Monastery.

$1,650.00

5/5

264 h

11-Days Bhutan Motorcycle tour

Bhutan Rides is owned by motorcycle lovers and specializes in royal enfield tours in Bhutan. This 12 night leisurely paced motorcycling trip is designed to give you most of what Bhutan has to offer. It takes you to the beautiful valleys of Haa, Paro, Trongsa, Punakha, Phubjikha and Bumthang. The road is simply made for someone who would enjoy cruising around the Himalayas. The trip also takes you to some of the most popular tourist attractions in the kingdom and complements your motorcycling experience with an indulging cultural treat with something for everyone – a glimpse of our living culture and traditions, rich history, medieval fortresses, stunning bio-diversity, panoramic views over the Himalayas, friendly locals and rural lifestyles etc. Great riding during the day, and cozy evenings in comfortable hotels, campsites and local farmhouses. The trip is lead by an experienced tour leader and support crew providing expert guidance.

$3,999.00

5/5

240 h

10 Days Bhutan In-depth Culture & Nature Travel Experience

This is a responsible and sustainable tour that directly helps local communities and guarantees authentic experiences with minimal impact on the environment. Experience the amazing cultural heritage and traditions of Bhutan from dazzling ancient festivals and secluded peaceful monasteries to the spectacular fortresses and beautiful valleys that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Get up close with the hospitable people of Bhutan and the natural environment they live in with our passionate and expert local guide who knows the places inside out.

$3,485.00

5/5

336 h

14 Days Bhutan Cultural Tour With 2-Day Trek in Bumthang Valley

Travel to five western districts of Bhutan and delve in to discover why this tiny Kingdom chose to remain secluded for centuries. Visit magnificent fortresses and temples that dot hilltops and strategic locations against the backdrop of soaring mountains adorned with snows and forests. Marvel at the pristine environment and age-old traditions of the magical Kingdom of Bhutan so well preserved that the outside world calls it ‘Last Shangri-La’. This 14 Days and 13 Nights trip include a 2-Day trek in the central Bhutan district of Bumthang known as the ‘cultural heartland of Bhutan’. The 2-Day trek is fairly easy that takes you through rich forests, beautiful valleys and along crystal-clear rivers filled with trouts. There are plenty of ancient temples to visit and pass through a number of typical Bhutanese villages where you can stop and rest offering you an opportunity to understand the culture and traditions of Bhutan.

$4,850.00

5/5

312 h

Off the Bhutan path (Eastern Bhutan tour)

Enchanting Festivals of central Bhutan is specially designed to highlight the beautiful Bumthang valley by witnessing popular festivals at Bumthang combined with Bhutan’s other main attractions. It is a 12 days leisure paced cultural trip that is designed to give you the most of what Bhutan has to offer. It provides a fairly complete and an indulging experience with something for everyone-a glimpse of our living culture and tradition, rich history, stunning nature walks through virgin forests, interaction with friendly people whose natural sense of hospitality is renowned and a genuine reason to tick Bhutan as one of your favorite destinations. Every new place on this trip is a hotspot for tourism, laden with attractions to enliven your senses-bet it an exquite ancient fortress or the breath-taking scenery from the Tigers Nest, from Paro’s golden paddy fields to Bumthang’s local delicacies-this trip is one of the favorites of our guests in terms of sale numbers.

$4,100.00

5/5

288 h

12 Days Wonders of Bhutan With 3-Day Gangtey Nature Trek

On this 12 days 11 nights journey, you will venture out into the magical Kingdom of Bhutan with a private expert guide and discover happiness amidst stunning landscapes dotted with impressive fortresses and temples. Meet and mingle with the local people from all walks of life and get the first-hand experience on what makes Bhutan a unique destination in the world. This trip includes a 3-day enriching trek through several beautiful villages and monasteries, forests of juniper, bamboo, magnolia, rhododendrons and over small streams of cold, clear mountain water. offering beautiful views of the country with mostly gentle, forested slopes. Bhutan, a tiny Kingdom hidden by the staggering mountains of the Himalayas remained in self-imposed isolation until it opened door to the outside world in the 1960s. Bhutan still remains largely untouched by worldly influence and holds strongly on to its age-old traditions.

$4,530.00

5/5

9 h

Thimphu day excursion

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan. It is also said that self-arising eight lucky sign are discernible in natural features to the left of Thimphu Valley giving it a touch of aesthetic beauty. In this tour our vehicle will come in the morning to pick you up from the hotel. The vehicle will take you to some of the famous Landmark places including Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, Bhutan Post Office , Tashichhodzong, Centenary Farmers Market . Or if a choice of your place of interest is missed out we can always include that as well.

$250.00

5/5

336 h

14 Days Cultural Journey With Nature Trek in Central Bhutan

This two-week cultural journey through the six districts of Bhutan – Paro, Bumthang, Trongsa, Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha and Thimphu offers a deep understanding of Bhutan’s rich culture and traditions that have remained untouched for centuries. The trip includes 5 days of easy and enjoyable trekking around scenic extreme remote villages in the central Bhutan district of Trongsa. The climate is warm and pleasant as the trail stays between 1000-1500m in altitude and there is a wide array of flora and fauna observable along the route including the rare Golden Langur, Red Pandas, Himalayan Black Bears, Rhesus Monkeys, Rufous-necked Hornbills and Clouded Leopards. Hikers on this trek will have plenty of opportunities to experience traditional rural life as they will spend nights in the villages where people respect and consider nature as a source of all lives. In some of the villages, the women folks will put together cultural shows full of singing and dancing for visitors.

$5,815.00

5/5

384 h

16 Days Amazing Bhutan From East to West

Explore deep inside Bhutan from the remotest alpine village in the east to the capital city in the west giving you insights into the food, cultural and linguistic diversity of a small Kingdom of less than 800,000 population. There are around 20 languages spoken across the country and on this trip, you will come across communities speaking 7 different languages, enjoy stunning landscapes dotted with secluded ornate temples and pristine environment rich in countless flora and fauna. You'll travel through hearts of 4 eastern districts - Trashigang, Trashiyangtse, Mongar & Lhuentse; 2 central districts - Bumthang & Trongsa; and 4 western districts - Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha, Thimphu & Paro. In Trashigang, you'll visit a remote village of Merak and spend 2 nights with the local community to understand their unique customs and culture, explore the pristine village. Merak and its neighboring village Sakteng was opened to tourism only in 2010 with great caution to safeguard its uniqueness.

$5,605.00

5/5

216 h

8 Nights Bhutan Private Tour - Daily Departures

8 Nights Bhutan Tour is a package of 9 days that explore the mesmerizing beauty of the Bumthang Valley along with other destination of Bhutan. Bumthang houses the numbers of ancient temples and sacred sites so is known as the most historic place in Bhutan. Bumthang consist of four main valleys Ura, Chumey, Tang and Choekhor. Bumthang Valley Tour begins from the colorful Paro traverse Thimphu, Punakha, Gantey, Bumthang and ends back at Paro. The tour also combines the spectacular hike to the Taktsang Monastery popularly known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’ perched in a vertical cliff. Witness the cultural and religious aspects of Bhutan and discover the magical serene natural beauty of the Dragon Kingdom.

$2,800.00

5/5

408 h

17-Day Private Nature Trip and Birding in Bhutan

In this tour you will be almost making 360 degree Bhutan Tour. The tour will be a treat to nature and bird lovers. As you move you can see the change in vegetation from the hemlock and cool broadleaf forest in the west to warm broadleaf in the east to subtropical forest in the southern part. You will be passing through some of the best birding sites in the kingdom. You would also be covering a short stretch of 26 Kilometers found between Sengor to Yongkola which is considered as “ Birding Capital of the world” by birders. You may see few endangered bird species like White-bellied-Heron, Baer’s Pochard & few other vulnerable species like Rufous –Necked Hornbill , Black Necked Crane, Satyr Tragopan and so on and so forth. The tour also includes camping in the jungle camp, day hike through national park, and village visits. We have also included few of the cultural sightseeing and famous Tiger nest hike to make this tour more wholesome.

$6,077.00

5/5

384 h

Bhutan Birding Tour

Bhutan is a paradise for bird lovers and ornithology. Over 670 species of birds have been recorded and many more are yet to be discovered. Around 50 species of the known birds are winter migrants. These include ducks, waders, birds of prey, thrushes, finches and buntings. Bhutan is home to many species of birds that are in danger of extinction, including the Imperial Heron, which is one of the fifty rarest birds in the world and the rare Black-Necked Crane, which breeds in Tibet and then migrates over the Himalayas to Bhutan during the winter months. The Cranes can be spotted in Phobjikha Valley in Western Bhutan, Bumthang in Central Bhutan and 43 in Bomdeling in Eastern Bhutan. They migrate to these winter roosting sites in the months of September and October and fly back to Tibet between February and March.

$7,680.00

5/5

240 h

From Bhutan 9 Nights 10 Days Explore Beautiful Bhutan

Barbil Tours offers you a very comfortable and flexible tour with a pleasant guide who will assist you in every way possible. The tour can be amended as per your requirement .

$4,590.00

5/5

360 h

15-Day Bird Watching and Cultural Tour in Bhutan

Best birding, wildlife and cultural tour in Bhutan. Bhutan is a small country nestled in Eastern Himalayas - a land of rhododendron forests, stunning panoramas and friendly Buddhist culture. Bird watching in Bhutan is a sublime experience. Towns are very small and surrounded by untouched forests. There is very little traffic and the roads provide excellent opportunities to walk through what are surely the best-preserved forests anywhere in the Himalayas. On this trip we will see some 350 different birds, 12-15 mammal species and an amazing variety of butterflies and flowers. There will also be time to see the amazing architecture, visit dzong’s, which blend the role of both fortress and monastery, and meet the friendly Bhutanese people. Overall, experience the unique culture of Bhutan, expanding your interests but not compromising your main objectives! This itinerary has been designed to see the best of Bhutan, with a minimum of long-distance driving, and removing the need for camp.

$5,300.11

2 h

The Best of Jakar Walking Tour

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Jakar is Bhutan's city of peace and quiet, where you can both learn about their cultures while relaxing. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Is it true that Jakar has a temple which is dated back to the year 746? What is the history behind that? Is it true that the name Jakar means something to the locals? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Jakar. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

$467.15

2 h

Romantic tour in Jakar

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Jakar is green and quiet, making it the perfect place for you and your partner to relax. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is the romantic meaning behind the name of the city? Learn more while relaxing together with your partner in this tour, which is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

$467.15

312 h

13-Day Food Odyssey, The Culinary Delights of the Kingdom

Nestled in the inner Himalayas with the purest air and glacial spring waters, Bhutan possesses perfect raising grounds for varied fruits and vegetables categorized as ‘Organic’ due to the minimum or no use of chemical fertilizers. Climates vary from sub-tropical in the south to temperate in the interiors to the highlands in the north making it ideal to grow different varieties of crops. Import of fruits and vegetables especially from India are banned (due to the high concentration of chemical fertilizers) and the focus for Bhutan is to be self sufficient and grow our own crops.

$16,871.80

240 h

9 Nights Bhutan Private Tour - Daily Departures

9 Nights Bhutan Tour is a package of 10 days that traverses the cultural heartland of Bhutan. The tour starts with mystical city Paro, then goes towards Thimphu followed by Punakha and finally reaches the Bumthang along with the beautiful Ura Valley. The tour provides an opportunity to explore the colors of Paro and discover historical and religious monasteries, temple and shrines in Thimphu and Punakha. The tour also includes the hike to the Taktsang Monastery ‘Tiger’s Nest’ perched in a vertical cliff. Bumthang is the religious heartland of Bhutan where some of the oldest temples and monasteries are located, important feature of Bumthang is Jambey Lhakhang, a temple built by Tinetan king Songtsen Gompo in 659 AD. Bumthang and Ura Valley Tour gives full insight of the Bhutanese tradition and culture and explores the many historical ad religious landmarks of the Dragon Kingdom.

$3,600.00

216 h

9 Days Private Vacation Tour in Bhutan

Bhutan is known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon- The Hidden Shangri-La, the Roof of the World. No travel destination on Earth is more remote or beautiful to explore than Bhutan. Nestled on the high Himalayas, this tiny kingdom fiercely protects its traditional ways of life and guards its isolation like no other country (Bhutan had no roads until 1962, and no television until 1999). This unique tour offers a rare chance to discover a secret world, explore ancient monasteries, and experience pristine Buddhist culture as it has existed since time immemorial. Be one of the lucky few to visit this uniquely isolated kingdom! Visit timeless traditional villages tucked away in pristine mountain landscapes. Explore ancient monasteries and experience Buddhist culture in its most ancient, unadulterated form.