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Mongar - Bhutan |
About the
town of Mongar |
 Mongar
is a town near Bumthang. The journey from Bumthang to Mongar,
crossing over the 4,000m high Thrumsing-la pass, is scenically
spectacular.
Mongar marks the beginning of eastern Bhutan. The second largest
town in the subtropical east, Mongar is built high on a gently
sloping hillside.
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What to See in Mongar |
Mongar Dzong: Although built in
the 1930s and one of Bhutan's newest dzongs, it is constructed
in the same way as all earlier dzongs, without plans or nails.
A visit to Mongar Dzong shows one how traditional Bhutanese
architecture has continued to thrive through the centuries.
Lhuentse (2,323m/7,621ft): Lhuentse is 77 km. from
Mongar (3 hours' drive) and is one of the most isolated districts
in Bhutan. The landscape is spectacular, with stark cliffs
towering above river gorges and dense coniferous forests.
The region is famous for its weavers, and their distinctive
textiles are generally considered to be the best in the country.
The Kurtoe region of Lhuentse is also the ancestral home of
the monarchy. |
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