The Red Panda Brewery and Cheese Factory

Amankora Bumthang is located in a stunning valley that is known as the spiritual hub of the country and the least visited region. This is place to come to awaken you cultural and spiritual interest.

Tucked away in the pine forests of Bumthang, this wooden lodge blends effortlessly into its evergreen surrounds, its wooden buildings nestled amongst the towering pines and surrounded by terraced farmlands, river valleys, ancient monasteries and palaces.

Bumthang Dzong is perched above the town is also known as the Fortress of the White Bird, or Jakar Dzong. Constructed in the 16th century, it has superb views.

The scenic journey between Gangtey and Bumthang breaks at Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral home of Bhutan's royal family, as well as the the Yathra Weaving Center at Chumey Valley.

The Kurje Lhakhang Monastery is worth visiting as it was where Guru Rinpoche meditated before his tiger flew him to Tigers Nest Monastery. Continue through villages and then along the river back to Bumthang.

Explore the remote Tang Valley with a stop at the Burning Lake en route. The valley is accessed through a bumpy off road track passing remote villages. You might want to stop at the Pema Tekchock Choeling Shedra, a large nunnery.