Chumey Valley
Chumey Valley is one of the four valleys in the Bumthang district, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters. It is the first valley you encounter when entering Bumthang from the west, located about 30 kilometers or a half-hour drive away from Jakar. Chumey is renowned for its several Yathra weaving centers. In addition to its weaving traditions, Chumey Valley is home to Domkhar Palace, Chorten Nyingpo temple, Buli temple, and the great monasteries of Prakar, Nimalung, and Tharpaling.
Trips that visit Chumey Valley
- Drukyul Walking Tour BhutanDay 3-5: Fly to Bumthang (Spend two nights in Jakar and one night in Tang or Chumey Valley) 13 days
- Bhutan Dragon Festival TourDay 5: Chumey & Trongsa 12 days
Near Chumey Valley
More to see around Bumthang.
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Markets & Crafts
Bumthang Brewery
This state-of-the-art microbrewery offers tours that include a bottle of Red Panda beer.
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Restaurants
Café Perk
A popular main-street café for good coffee, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes, with plenty of vegetarian options. A good break from local food.
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Temples & Monasteries
Chakhar Lhakhang
A very important temple for Buddhism as it was a nine-storey 'iron castle' palace built by the 8th century King Sindhu Raja.
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Dzongs & Fortresses
Domkhar Tashicholing
Domkhar Dzong, also known as Domlhar Tashicholing Palace, is situated just above Domkhar village in the Chumey valley of Bumthang.
