Lusso Travel Ltd, No. 1 Glasshouse - 1LG1,
Alderley Park, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK10 4TG
Bumthang offers a captivating blend of ancient temples, lush green valleys and artisan charm. Revered as the birthplace of Buddhism in Bhutan, it is a richly storied region that rewards discerning travellers with depth, beauty and understated luxury.
Often called Bhutan’s spiritual heart, Bumthang holds centuries of quiet devotion within its temples and high, green valleys
The four valleys of Tang, Ura, Choekhor and Chumey unfold in a sweep of forested slopes, rivers and ancient farmstead
Visit Jambay Lhakhang, a 7th-century temple of rare serenity, where murals and altars trace the earliest stories of Bhutanese faith
Local craftsmanship thrives here, from hand-churned butter and Emmenthal-style cheese to small-batch Red Panda beer
Stay in a valley lodge to explore on foot; gentle walks lead through apple orchards, monasteries and villages unchanged for generations
Set in a high-altitude patchwork of fertile valleys, apple orchards and whispering forests, Bumthang is one of Bhutan’s most historically significant regions. Known as the spiritual heart of the kingdom, it’s here that Buddhism first took root, a legacy preserved in the region’s many sacred temples and monasteries. Among them, the 7th-century Jambay Lhakhang stands as a serene masterpiece, its richly adorned altar and vivid murals offering glimpses into the country’s earliest spiritual stories.
Travellers are drawn to Bumthang for its authenticity and quiet sophistication, from elegant boutique lodges and private temple visits to walks among valleys carpeted in apple groves and opportunities to sample some surprising cottage industries, including Bumthang butter, Emmenthal-style cheese and the locally brewed Red Panda beer. Reachable by either a scenic 4.5-hour drive from Paro or swift 40-minute flight, Bumthang is an essential stop on any journey through Bhutan.
Set in Bhutan’s spiritual heartland, Amankora Bumthang lies within a tranquil apple orchard beside a centuries-old monastery. With warm, wood-lined suites, a serene spa and access to sacred temples and hidden valleys, it offers soulful luxury steeped in tradition.