| Lhuntshi | ||
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| State | Bhutan | |
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| Altitude | 2,323 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 1175 (2005 estimate) | |
| POSTAL CODE | 45001 | |
| Time zone | UTC 6 | |
Position
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Lhuntshi (or Lhuntse) is the inhabited center of the homonymous district in Eastern Bhutan.
To know
Geographical notes
It is located on the Kuri-chu River.
When to go
| Climate | gen | Feb | mar | apr | mag | down | Jul | needle | set | Oct | nov | dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum (° C) | 6,7 | 8,2 | 10,6 | 13,9 | 17,4 | 20,5 | 20,1 | 19,3 | 18,3 | 15,2 | 10,8 | 7,9 |
| Minimum (° C) | -13,2 | -10,8 | -6,8 | -2,9 | 2,3 | 7,2 | 8,4 | 7,6 | 5,4 | -1 | -7,5 | -11 |
Lhuntshi has a mountainous climate with large daily temperature fluctuations. It is usually cold at night and moderately hot in the afternoon.
How to orient yourself
Lhuntshi: full screen map.How to get
By car
A dirt road from Mongar leads to this urban center.
How to get around
What see
- Lhuentse Dzong. Fortification, administrative building and Buddhist monastery. Perched on the hill, it dominates the territory below.
Events and parties
- Lhuentse Tshechu.
In November. Religious festival.
In November. Religious festival.What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
There are a few restaurants on the main street.
Average prices
- Shangrila. Probably the best place to eat, although it is a very simple establishment. Being a guesthouse you can also stay there.
