Brewery and Cheese Factory
Sonam Dendup • September 14, 2020
A Swiss Cheese Factory in Bumthang

A quick visit to the Swiss Cheese Factory and Brewery is a refreshing alternative after visiting many temples and religious sites in the Bumthang valley. The Factory was started in the late 1960’s by a Swiss national Mr Fritz Maurer who visited Bhutan and settled in Bumthang.
Located nearby the Bathpalathang Domestic Airport, the Brewery is the first of its kind in Bhutan producing draught beer, apple cider, honey wine, clover honey, apple brandy and juice, the famous Red Panda Beer and the best cheese in Bhutan. A visit to this factory is an interesting experience and a guided tour around the Brewery is recommended for beer lovers.
The view from there is the panoramic sight of almost all the tallest Himalayan Mountain of Bhutan like majestic Gangkar Puensum, formidable Table Mountain and Tiger Mountain. As it is located at the top, the view of the Himalayan ranges is better than anywhere in the area, even as compared to famous Dochula Pass.

Clinging on a huge rock towards the north end of the Tang valley lies the Thowa Drak Hermitage just like the famed Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro. From the valley or road point it is a stiff 3 hours hike uphill through the serene and peaceful forest. Sweeping views of the Tang valley and the landscape can be enjoyed along the way with a bird’s eye view from the main site.