Bathpalathang Airport at Bumthang
Bathpalathang Airport, also known as Bumthang Domestic Airport is one of the three Domestic Airports in Bhutan. It is located in Jakar, Bumthang District, in central Bhutan.
Located just 2 kilometers from Chamkhar Town, Bumthang Domestic Airport offers a scenic arrival experience along the picturesque Chamkhar River. Situated to the north of Chamkhar Town, the airport resides at an elevation of 8,466 feet above sea level, providing passengers with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
History about Bathpalathang Airport
Bathpalathang Airport, located in Jakar, Bumthang District, Bhutan, officially opened on December 17, 2011. It was developed as part of Bhutan’s initiative to improve domestic connectivity between remote regions and Paro, the country’s main international airport.Initially, the airport began operations with flights to Paro; however, in July 2012, services were temporarily suspended due to runway damage. After repairs and redevelopment, the airport reopened with limited services.Designed in traditional Bhutanese architectural style, Bathpalathang Airport symbolizes a blend of modern functionality and cultural heritage, serving as a key gateway to the central region of Bhutan.
Flight Operation
Bathpalathang Airport operates domestic flights, primarily connecting to Paro International Airport. Druk Air is the only airline providing services to this airport. Flights are limited and highly dependent on weather conditions due to the mountainous terrain.
Top attraction near Airport
Jakar Dzong
Jakar Dzong or Jakar Yugyal Dzong is the dzong or fortress of the Bumthang District in central Bhutan. It is located on a ridge above Jakar town in the Chamkhar valley of Bumthang. It is built on the site of an earlier temple established by the Ralung hierarch Yongzin Ngagi Wangchuk (1517–1554) when he came to Bhutan.
Jambay Lhakhang
Jambay Lhakhang is one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan, located in Bumthang. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo as part of his mission to subdue a demoness and spread Buddhism. The temple is renowned for its annual Jambay Lhakhang Drup, a vibrant festival featuring sacred mask dances, including the popular fire dance (Tercham), performed at night. Jambay Lhakhang holds deep religious significance and is a must-visit site for pilgrims and travelers exploring Bhutan’s spiritual heritage.
Kurjey Lhakhang
Kurjey Lhakhang, is one of the most holy and sacred sites in Bhutan, located in the Bumthang district. Nestled on the side of a hill, surrounded by 108 chorten walls, the complex houses three revered temples, namely: Guru Lhakhang, Sampa Lhundrup Lhakhang and Ka Gon Phor Sum Lhakhang.The popular Kurjey Tshechu or the festival is held annually and includes a masked dance that dramatises Guru Rinpoche’s defeat of Shelging Kharpo.The structures of the temples are as magnificent as the dzong, ancient fortresses in Bhutan. It has white washed walls with delicate wood carvings and hand paintings.
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