History of Kurje Lhakhang It is said that, in the 8th century, Bumthang district was under the reign of a king named Sendha (also known as alias Sindhu Raja) who feuding with Naochhe (means Big Nose), an Indian killing the Sindhu Raja’s son and his 16 attendants. In his angry, the Raja King desecrated the [...]
Bumthang Attractions
Known as the Buddhist heartland of the land of Thunder Dragon, Bumthang, one of the most beautiful Bhutan tourist attractions, absolutely is the most richly endowed region in terms of historical and spiritual legacy as it converges plenty of the most ancient and Buddhist sites and it is also the place that many religious masters chose to meditate. About its natural views, Bumthang valley is a great mixture of the four valleys offering an evergreen and stunning vistas that draw a large number of tourists each year. Due to being well-known as the Buddhist heartland of Bhutan, the region contains many religious attractions and the most famous one is Jakar Dzong. Definitely, there are so many more Bumthang attractions that are waiting to be discovered. Go with these categories and get an insight into them.
History of Jambay Lhakhang One of the oldest and most sacred attractions in Bumthang Valley, Jambay Lhakhang is a one-story complex situated along the Chamkhar Chhu on a plateau offering a perfect vibe that comes from both sacred atmosphere and stunningly natural view. Jambay Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples known as Thadhul-Yangdhul, was structured [...]
History of Jakar Dzong Jakar Yugyal Dzong, or popularly known as Jakar Dzong (one of the famous Bumthang attractions), is believed to be constructed by Lam Ngagi Wangchuck (1517 – 1554), a Tibetan, who came to Bhutan in order to spread the Drukpa Kagyupa Buddhist order. Oral legend had it that a white bird once [...]
