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Central Bhutan

Central Bhutan is a region in Bhutan.

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Cities

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Culture and History

Culturally, Central Bhutan is closer to Eastern Bhutan, and like the East the predominant school of Buddhism is Nyingma. The towns, however, have been developed with a mixture of both Eastern and Western design. Trongsa, for example, has the Eastern characteristic of being located on the side of a hill, while Jakar meanders along a wide and lush valley, like towns in the West.

Talk

Bumthangkha is the predominant language in Bumthang. Dzonghka and Sharchopkha influenced languages are spoken in other areas, while English is generally understood in Jakar.

Travel to Central Bhutan & Visa Requirements

Tours & Getting around Central Bhutan

Central Bhutan attractions and sightseeing

  • Kurjey Lhakhang in Jakar is a temple built around a cave with a body print of Guru Rinpoche imbedded in the wall. Guru Rinpoche practiced meditation here on his first visit to Bhutan and as such it is the earliest Buddhist relic in the country.

Itineraries

Central Bhutan city tours

Central Bhutan Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Central Bhutan nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

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This page was last edited at 16:46, on 18 May 2007 by Ricardo. Based on work by Wikitravel user(s) WindHorse.

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