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Discover Bumthang: The Spiritual Heart of Bhutan with a Trusted Bhutan Tour Operator

Bumthang valley is located at an elevation of (alt. 2600m-4500m / 8530ft-14765ft). It is the most historic dzongkhag in Bhutan because of its scenic beauty and sacred places. Bumthang directly translates as “beautiful field” – bum is said to be an abbreviation of either bumpa (a vessel for holy water, thus describing the shape and nature of the valley), or simply bum (“girl,” indicating this is the valley of beautiful girls) and thang means field or flat place. It is a must-visit destination and should be in your bucket list of must visit places in Bhutan when you book Bhutan tour package or Bhutan travel package. Bumthang is often called as spiritual heart of Bhutan as it home of many great holly lamas and traditional home to the great Buddhist teacher Pema Lingpa who built many monasteries and spiritual places in Bumthang. The beauty of the valley is one of the most peaceful places in the kingdom which is also know as a mini-Switzerland of Bhutan due to its captivating landscape which resembles Switzerland.

The Valley is beautifully dotted with green vegetation, fertile fields of buckwheat, rice and potatoes. Apple orchards and dairy farms are the common sights one would love to enjoy. The valley is mostly fabricated with snow during winter seasons. Bumthang consist of four major valleys – Ura valley, Tang valley, Chokhor valley and Chumey valley, popularly known as Bumthang dey zhi (the four parts of Bumthang). Among the four valley the chokhor valley is the largest and it is widely known as the “Bumthang Valley”. Chumey valley, is known for Yathra Weaving Centre. ‘Yathra’ is a hand-woven fabric made from wool of yak and sheep.

Bumthang is also renowned for its vibrant festivals and it is a state/Dzongkhag in Bhutan where highest number festivals are held all around the year. Since these festival dates are very tentative, your Bhutan local travel agent can guide you for your Bhutan travel to attain these colorful celebrations that bring live to centuries-old traditions through mask dances, Buddhist traditions, rituals, and communal joy. Bumthang is truly the must-visit places in Bhutan so You can discover Bhutan’s most sacred valleys in style and comfort with us, the Bhutan best Tour agent and enhance your tour to cherish throughout your life.