Bhutan travel guide
What to see in Bumthang
The spiritual heart of Bhutan, with ancient temples, cheese and farm beer.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from September to May
Bumthang highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Jambay Lhakhang
A 7th-century temple.
- Kurje Lhakhang
With the body print of Guru Rinpoche.
- Jakar Dzong
The valley’s fortress.
- Mebar Tsho
The “burning lake”.
- Local cheese and beer
From a Swiss farm.
Day trips from Bumthang
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Bumthang
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bumthang are from September to May.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to August
Monsoon
It rains a lot, clouds hide the Himalayas and there are landslides on the roads.
What to do: The best times are March to May and September to November, with the big tsechu festivals.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a Bhutanese eatery. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Bhutan guide.
Frequently asked questions about Bumthang
What to see in Bumthang?
Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong, Mebar Tsho and Local cheese and beer.
What to see in Bumthang in one day?
Don’t miss Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong, Mebar Tsho and Local cheese and beer. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Bumthang?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bumthang are from September to May.
What day trips can you take from Bumthang?
Bumthang.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.