<p>Bumthang, the spiritual heart of Bhutan, is about 68 Km from Trongsa and at an altitude of 2800 m. It is one of the easier and</p><p>more scenic drives as it passes through many villages and monasteries as the highway enters the Bumthang valley. There are</p><p>several monasteries, temples and traditional houses, apart from the fields of buckwheat, apples and barley. Bumthang is popular</p><p>for weaving especially woollen clothes. Other places of attraction are Kurje Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery</p><p>and the Swiss Farm.</p><p><b>Places of Interest</b></p><p><b>Jakar Dzong</b></p><p>Jakar Dzong, the largest Dzong in Bhutan, which is built in 1667, is located in Bumthang. It has a circumference of 1500 metres.</p><p>The Dzong was damaged by fire and earthquakes in the past.</p><p><b>Temples and monuments</b></p><p>Bumthang is very popular for its land scape and beauty. It is rich in culture and nature</p>