Chumey Valley & Prakhar Lhakhang
ཆུ་སྨད
The westernmost valley of Bumthang, known for handwoven yathra wool cloth. Pakha Lhakhang, a three-story ancient temple built by a son of Pema Lingpa, stands here.
Chumey Valley lies about 20 km west of Jakar and is the first valley you reach in Bumthang when entering from Trongsa. At the Zungney village weaving workshop beside the road, you can watch women weaving yathra wool and buy shawls and scarves. Nearby, Pakha Lhakhang, built in the 16th century, has a rare three-tiered tower form. The autumn Choedra festival is held here. It makes a good stop on the drive from Trongsa to Jakar.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Jakar Dzong
- Wangdicholing Palace
- Jakar Town
- Swiss Farm Bumthang
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Lhodrak Kharchu Monastery
- Kurjey Lhakhang
- Konchogsum Lhakhang