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Mongar & Lhuntse – The Eastern Holiday
Mongar has a colder climate across the year and is perched at about 5200 ft above the sea level. To visit Mongar, one has to travel through Bumthang and the drive is simply fabulous. On route you will get to see and photograph the beautiful flowers, gushing waterfalls and the Thrumshing La Pass. Adorned with steep cliffs and drops the drive is breathtaking travelling into Eastern Bhutan.
Mongar is the second largest city in Eastern Bhutan and is built on the side of a hill like many other towns in the region. While towns in Western Bhutan are mostly on the valley floor, Eastern Bhutan is mystique in its architecture too.
There are many places to visit in and around Mongar, let us check them out.
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Yakang Lhakhang
TThis Lhakhang is only a 20-minute walk from the Mongar town and it houses some of the most beautiful ancient treasures in addition to many other sacred objects. This monastery is privately owned and was founded by the sixth son of Terton Pema Lingpa, Lama Sangdag.
Mongar Dzong
This dzong was built quite recently around 1930; however, the method of construction and the architecture follows the other dzongs of Bhutan. IT was built without any nails or drawings and it showcases the depth and preservation of Bhutan’s ancient architecture.
Drametse Lhakhang
This is one of the most important monasteries in Eastern Bhutan owing to its following of the Peling tradition of the Buddhist religion and houses countless sacred treasures. This monastery serves as an inspiration to many communities around it including the Drametse.
It was founded in the 16th century by a famous nun, Choten Zangmo who was the granddaughter of Terton Pema Lingpa. This monastery is also home to Kaggsol Chenmo, Daw Drugpai Choep or Trel Da Tshechu, the 10th day of Buddhist calendar when The Dramtese Ngacham is celebrated annually.
LHUNTSE
A distance of 77 km from Mongar, Lhuntse is quite isolated from the rest of Bhutan, however, the beauty of this area is quite peerless. Lhuntse is full of dense coniferous forests and offers grand views of gorges and cliffs.
Lhuntse is a basically a weaving community and it is said that some of Bhutan’s best fabric is woven here. Lhuntse is also known for the Kurtoe region which is where the Royal Dynasty of Bhutan hails from.
Finally, Mongar and Lhuntse, though far from Thimphu and other major towns are a must visit if you are a nature lover or a landscape photographer.
Planning for a trip to Bhutan! Let us take care of your Bhutan tour right from Jaigaon. Our well experienced Guides and tour planning management will turn your trip to a memorable one. You can visit or call our corporate office at Jaigaon Bhutan for more customized trip to Bhutan.
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