Mongar

Located on a picturesque mountain range, Mongar is a vibrant district that serves as a vital entry point between central and eastern Bhutan. Despite its contemporary design, it maintains strong ties to the local rural communities and customs.

• Breathtaking Drives: Travel through cliffs, rhododendron forests, and green pastures with occasional views of Gangkhar Puensum, the world’s highest unclimbed mountain.
• Culture & Economy: Known for weaving, lemon grass cultivation, and the hydro power plant on Kuri Chhu River.
• Protected Areas: Western Mongar lies in Thrumshingla National Park, while the northeast includes parts of Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary.
• History: A former stronghold of the Zhongarps, famed for producing some of Bhutan’s finest administrators.