Jakar Dzong, also known as Jakar Yugyal Dzong, the ‘Fortress of White Bird’, was founded by Ngagi Wangchuk in 1549 on a hill in the Chamkhar Valley of Bumthang.
Tamzhing Lhakhang, the Temple of Good Message of Pema Lingpa
Tamzhing Lhakhang, meaning the “temple of good message”, is a small single-story temple founded by Pema Lingpa in 1501 in Chokhor Valley of Bumthang.
Jambay Lhakhang, one of the Oldest Temples in Bhutan founded in 659 CE
Jambay Lhakhang is a one-story temple of Jowo Jampa founded in 659 CE to pin down an ogress to earth who was obstructing the spread of Buddhism.
Kurje Drupchhu, the Holy Water that Cures all Diseases
Kurje Drupchhu is a holy water created by Guru Rinpoche to heal the ailing Sindhu Raja in the 8th century near Kurje Lhakhang in Bumthang.
Dra Zhi, the Four Great Meditation Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang
Dra Zhi are the four great meditation cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang where he meditated before subduing Shelging Karpo, the local deity of Bumthang.
Shugdra Goenpa, where Guru meditated in the form of Blood Drinking Padma
Shugdra Goenpa is a temple at one of Guru Rinpoche’s four cliffs in Choekhor valley where he meditated in the form of Blood Drinking Wrathful Padma.
Mebar Tsho, the Burning Lake where Pema Lingpa discovered Hidden Treasures
Mebar Tsho, the Burning Lake is the most sacred lake in Bumthang from where Pema Lingpa discovered several hidden treasures of Guru Rinpoche in 1475.
Choedrak Monastery, One of the Four Sacred Meditation Cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in Bumthang
Choedrak Monastery is a temple built by Lorepa at one of the four cliffs of Guru Rinpoche in the Chumey valley of Bumthang at an altitude of 3,800 meters.
Zhabjethang Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche Meditated and left His Footprint
Zhabjethang Lhakhang is a holy site where Guru Rinpoche and his consort Tashi Khyidren meditated and left their footprints in the sacred plain.
2 Holiest Sites of Guru Rinpoche Blessed During His First Visit to Bhutan
The 2 holiest sites of guru Rinpoche blessed during his first visit to Bhutan on the invitation of king Sindhu Raja are Bumthang Kurjey and Trongsa Nabji.