Kunzang Drak temple is located on the face of a cliff. It was founded by Terton Pema Lingpa, the treasure revealer, in 15th century. It consists of 3 temples. The oldest was founded Terton Pema Lingpa and the other two was his consort and son. This site is also said to have be visited by Guru Rinpoche on the back of his tigress. This myth is testified by the footprints left on the rocks in the vicinity of the site. This site is also filled with holy water believed to have be created by Guru Rinpoche, Terton Pema Lingpa and his consort.
Bumthang District
Bumthang district is the sacred heart of the Kingdom of Bhutan and home to some of the Kingdom’s most ancient and Buddhist sites. This fascinating valley is considered the holiest valley in Bhutan and home to some of the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries in the country. Many religious masters have meditated in this valley and even for Bhutanese the valley is one of the pilgrimage places in Bhutan.
Bumthang District has got four valleys namely; Chhumey valley, Chamkhar valley, Tang valley and Ura Valley. You will be amazed and thrilled by the faces of Bhutan. People here are known as Bumtapas and their dialect is know as Bumthangpa Kha .
It is about two hours drive from Trongsa to Bumthang. It is located at an altitude of 2600m – 4000m above sea level. The valley is also famous for its production of bucket noodles, honey, cheese, apples and the Yatra- woolen materials, which has multiple uses.
