Yathra Weaving at Zungney
Yathra is colourful wool weaving with intricate patterns on colored wool native to Chumey valley in central Bhutan. You can see women at work with their backstrap loom, picking designs at the ‘Yathra Weaving Centre’ in Zugney and at each local homes and shops in the valley. You may also be able to see the dyeing of wool using natural dyes and other processes.
Near Yathra Weaving at Zungney
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.
