Gangkar Punsum Base Camp
Rest day at Gangkar Punsum Base Camp
Gangkhar Puensuum at 7541 meters (24,741 feet) is Bhutan’s highest peak and one of highest unclimbed peak in the world. The name, meaning -œthe three mountain siblings-, is derived from it being the source of three major rivers – the Kuru Chu, Chamkhar Chu and Mangde Chu. On this layover day, optional hikes can include trek along one of the local ridgelines or up to the glacial moraine to enjoy better views of all three of the mountain’s peaks.
Near Gangkar Punsum Base Camp
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.
