Last but not the least in the list of places to visit in Bumthang is the Bumthang Red Panda Brewery and Cheese Factory. The first and only microbrewery in the entire of Bhutan, this is the place where you can sample locally brewed beer along with some of the finest quality cheese produce.
The brewery produces only 3,000 bottles of beer every month. Brewing here is done in traditional ways. Bumthang Red Panda Brewery also offers beer tour with a minimal fee of 5USD, wherein you would get to see how the brews are prepared, filled, capped, and served at last. Owned and run by the family of Frits Maurer, who is one of the very few honorary Bhutanese citizens, this brewery could be the showstoppers in the list of best and most exciting places to visit in Bumthang.
Visiting Hours: 01:30 – 05:00PM (Monday and Friday), 08:00AM – 05:00PM (Wednesday and Saturday), 04:00 – 05:00 PM (Tuesday and Thursday)
Entry Fees: 5USD (For Beer Tours and a Bottle of Beer)