Bumthang Valley

Bumthang Valley
View of Bumthang valley.

Bumthang Valley, or Choekhor Valley is the main inhabited valley in the Bumthang district of Bhutan.

The main town in the valley is Jakar. Bhutan's only brewery, brewing Red Panda wheat beer, is in Jakar.

Coordinates: 27°33′N 90°45′E / 27.55°N 90.75°E / 27.55; 90.75


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