Kenchoksum Temple
Kenchoksum Temple, located a short walk from Tamshing Monastery, was rebuilt after being damaged by a fire in 2010. The original temple is believed to date back to the 8th century and was renovated by Terton Pema Lingpa in the 15th century. The main statues inside the temple depict Buddha Vairocana and the three Buddhas representing the past, present, and future. Additionally, there is a broken bell that is said to date back to the 8th century.
Near Kenchoksum Temple
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.
