Tang Valley
Tang is one of the four valleys in Bumthang district, and it is situated at a higher elevation compared to Choekhor and Chumey. Traditionally, its inhabitants have raised sheep, cattle, and yaks in the higher reaches of the valley. The journey from Bumthang (Jakar) takes approximately an hour by car, passing through several small villages along the way. In this valley, you can find a wealth of Buddhist sites, including the highly revered Kunzangdra, Thowadra, and Ogyencholing.
Trips that visit Tang Valley
- Bhutan Cultural & Horse Riding TourDay 6: Tang Valley and the ranch (riding) 14 days
- Padselling & Ngalakhang Horse RideDay 1: Arrival at our Ranch and first ride in Tang valley 6 days
Near Tang Valley
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.
