After early morning taking breakfast , drive to Trongsa. Enroute in the valley of Wangdiphodrang includes ,visit to Wangdiphodrang Dzong built in 1638. Legend relates that as the people were searching for the site the Dzong, four ravens were seen flying away in four directions . This was considered auspicious sign, representing the spread of Religion to the four points of the compass. The Dzong is situated at the confluence of Mo chu and Tang Chu river. Drive further and cross over Pelela Pass at 3250m.Visit the Chendebji Monastery . This monastery is patterned after Swayambhunath in Kathmandu and was built in the 19th century by Lama Shida from Tibet to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was killed at this spot. Overnight in Trongsa.
After early breakfast drive to Bumthang via Yongtala pass and Kilakha pass. Bhumthang sightseeing including, Bhutanese Textiles, visit Chamkhar valley , Jakar Dzong , which literallymeans “ The castle of white Bird.”The current structure was built in 1967 and then visit Lamey Goamba , a large palace and monastery built in 18th century by Dasho Phuntsho Wangdi. Visit Jambay Lhakhang built by King Srongsen Gampo of Tibet in the years 659 on the same day as Kichu Lhakhang in Paro. The temple was visited by Guru Rimpochhe during his visit to Bumthang and was renovated by Sindhu Raja after Guru Rimpochhe restored his life force. Under the temple is said to be a lake in which Guru Rimpochhe hid several Terma. In October one of the most spectacular festival”,Jambay Lhakhang Drup” is staged here . In the evening visit Bumthang different handicrafts and Bumthang small town. Overnight in Hotel .
After early breakfast , visit Chakhar (Iron Castle)Lhakhang , it is the site of the palace of the Indian King, the Sindu Raja who invited Guru Rimpochee to Bumthang . The original palace was made of Iron and hence the name Chakhar. The saint Dorji Lingpa built the Current building in 14th century. Its correct name is Dechan Phodrang , we than Kurjey Lhakhang that is named after body print of Guru Rimpochee , built in 1652 by Minjur Tempa. Visit Tamshing Lhakhang (Temple of the good message), established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa and is the most important Nyingmapa Temple in the kingdom. In the evening, visit Membarstho which literally means, “The burning lake.” Overnight in Hotel.
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