Tamzhing Monastery
Tamshing Monastery is said to have been built by Pema Lingpa himself in 1501. Terton Pema Lingpa, born in the mid-15th century, is one of the five great spiritual treasure discoverers who possessed extraordinary knowledge and miraculous abilities. Beyond treasure discovery, he introduced religious dances and excelled in crafts like metalwork and wooden block carving for scriptures, leaving a lasting impact on Bhutan’s cultural and religious landscape. Although there are several other monasteries of the Pema Lingpa tradition (Peling), Tamzhing is the principal seat of this revered figure. On the inner walls are what are believed to be original, unrestored images that were painted by Pema Lingpa.
Near Tamzhing Monastery
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.
