Bumthang, Valley of white bird
Other Name:
Jakar
State:
Bumthang
Country:
Bhutan
Languages Spoken:
Bhutanese and English
Best Time To Visit:
February To November
Long Distance Code:
+975-6
Importance:
Religious Site
International Access:
Paro
Area:
20
Location:
Central Bhutan
Climate:
-
Description:
This region is comprised of 4 major valleys: Choskhor, Tang, Ura and Chhume. Day hiking, trekking, mountain biking are popular activities in this district. Yathra or yak wool weaving is specific to the region, yak herders migrate to these valleys and similar during winter. The main town of this region Jakar is situated at 2580mts, purple flowering buckwheat crops sweep the valley floor and apple orchards cling to the sides . Small industries produce apple juice, clover and buckwheat honey, cheese and local spirits. Numerous religious sites are scattered throughout and Bumthang is renowned for having the greatest number of holy sites in the Kingdom, some dating back to the 7th Century.
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