Mongar , Eastern Zone
About Mongar
For nature lovers, who wish to explore the country life and natural beauty of Bhutan, Mongar and Lhuntse are archetypal destinations. Mongar is in the eastern part of Bhutan and this side of the country is quite different from the Western one by the location of towns and cities on the hills whereas the places are located on plain valleys in the West. Mongar stands on a side of a hill and the route from Bumthang to Mongar, crossing the Thrumshing La pass of nearly 4000 metres high, is an unforgettable journey. The route offers breath-taking sights of the Himalayas on one side and beaming flowers, gushing waterfalls and steep cliffs on the other.
Besides the natural beauty, the major landmarks include Mongar Dzong which was built to replace the ancient Zhongar Dzong. It is one of the newly built Dzongs of the country. However, it has not departed from the Bhutanese architecture and displays the artefacts of the old Dzong. The annual festival called Tsechu is celebrated here in the months of November and December.
Yakang Lhakhang is just a few minutes’ walk from Mongar and great cultural importance is attached to it as it stores sacred spiritual valuables. Drametse Lhakhang, often referred to as ‘Peak Without Enemy’, is a prominent monastery of the eastern region. It stands as a religious and cultural centre and hosts yearly festival on the tenth day of Bhutanese calendar. The picturesque Lhuntse, 72 kilometres from Mongar, should be visited as it has sprawling coniferous forests and this place has garnered attention for its unique style of textiles and weavers.
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Mongar Dzong, Eastern Zone
0.1 km from Mongar - See map
Constructed in 1930, the Mongar Dzong replaced the original Shongar Dzong. The Mongar Dzong has two entrances as the administrative and monk...
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Yagang Lhakhang, Eastern Zone
1.7 km from Mongar - See map
The Yakang Lhakhang is a privately owned monastery located 20 minutes away from the town of Mongar. It was founded and established by Lama...
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Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*18.3 km from Mongar - See map
Newly christened as the Phrumsengla National Park (Thrumshingla National Park), the sprawling natural reserve constitutes an area of about seven...
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*36.4 km from Mongar - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*43.6 km from Mongar - See map
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the newest protected natural reserves, the lush Deciduous Forests of this Sanctuary are known to harbor the...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*54.2 km from Mongar - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*54.2 km from Mongar - See map
Also called the Khaling Neoli Wildlife Sanctuary, it is the smallest natural protected area in Bhutan, occupying nearly three hundred square...
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Drametse Lhakhang, Eastern Zone
56 km from Mongar - See map
The Drametse Lhakhang is one of the largest located in eastern Bhutan and was founded by a renowned nun named Choten Zangmo, the grand-daughter...
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Lhuntse, Eastern Zone
66.9 km from Mongar - See map
Lhuntse is located in the north-eastern corner of Bhutan and is one of the isolated places in Bhutan. It was initially known as Kurtoe. Lhuntse...
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Gori Chen, Arunachal Pradesh
*79 km from Mongar - See map
Gorichen peak or Gori Chen Mountain is about 164 kms from the township of Tawang and is the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh. It is also known...
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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*81.2 km from Mongar - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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