Domkhar Tashicholing
Domkhar Dzong, also known as Domlhar Tashicholing Palace, is situated just above Domkhar village in the Chumey valley of Bumthang. It was originally constructed in the year 1937 as a summer palace by the second King of Bhutan. After a period of vacancy, it is said that the 16th Karmapa and his entourage of monks briefly used it in the 1950s.
In 2004, a renovation was undertaken to transform it into the residence of the then Trongsa Penlop, who is now the 5th King of Bhutan. Today, the dzong is frequently used by His Majesty the King during his travels. While visitors may not enter the interior, they can still appreciate the magnificent architecture and religious paintings from its courtyard.
Near Domkhar Tashicholing
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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Towns & Valleys
Chumey Valley
Chumey Valley is one of the four valleys in the Bumthang district, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters.
