Drive from Bumthang to Punakha
Retrace the drive from Jakar to Punakha, passing through Yotongla Pass (3,420 meters above sea level), then continue to Trongsa Valley. Proceed to Wangdue and Punakha Valley, crossing Pele La pass at an elevation of 3,423 meters, before diverting towards Gangtey in Phobjika Valley. Descend from the pass road through shifting vegetation to the semi-tropical town of Wangdiphodrang and Punakha covering a distance of approximately 201 kilometers and taking around 5 hours.
Near Drive from Bumthang to Punakha
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.
