Considered the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, Bumthang is approximately two and half hours’ drive from Trongsa and eight hours drive from Thimphu. One can also take a domestic flight from Paro to access the district. Located at an altitude of 8530 – 13125 feet, Bumthang is the general name given to a complex of four valleys- Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura. Choekhor and Chumey are agricultural valleys while Tang and Ura depend mostly on the animal husbandry. Bhutanese from all over the country visit here on pilgrimage to pay their respect and to be blessed in some of the oldest temples in Bhutan. The valley is very fertile and come of the best buckwheat and rice originates from here. Dairy farms, apple farms and bee keeping are also common to this valley. The valley is host to some of the post popular festival including Kurjey festival, Nimalung festival, Ura festival and Jambay Lhakhang festival featuring the famous naked dance. Detailed listing at events page. Wide range of hotels in available from budget hotels to luxury hotel. Scroll our hotel in Bumthang page to access a wide range of selection. If you are beer fan, don’t forget to try the Red Panda beer, locally produced in this valley.