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Bumthang Travel Guide

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Bumthang is a district in the north-central region of Bhutan, and due to the great number of sacred sites there, it is often referred to as the country's spiritual heart.

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Regions

Cities

  • Chhumey - famous for its woven woolen goods.
  • Jakar - the administrative center of the district and the first place where Buddhism entered Bhutan.
  • Tang - many sacred sites.
  • Ura - quaint village high in the mountains.

Other destinations

Understand

Talk

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Get around

See

Itineraries

Do

  • Vist Duer Hot Springs - a four day trek from Jakar. First night: Gorsum. Second night: Lungsum, Third night: Tshochenchen. Forth night: Tshenchen. The trek is arduous, but stunningly beautiful. Blue sheep, musk deer and Himalayan bear are common in the Duer Hot Spring area.

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