| Mongar མོང་ སྒར | ||
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| State | Bhutan | |
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| Altitude | 1,600 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 3.502 (2005 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 975 4 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 43001 | |
| Time zone | UTC 6 | |
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Mongar (མོང་ སྒར) is the administrative center of the district of the same name in Eastern Bhutan.
To know
Perched on a hill, the old bazaar area has been extensively expanded in recent years, making the city one of the largest settlements in the region.
It is one of the oldest educational centers in the country.
Geographical notes
The city is located on a mountain high above the Kuri Chu River; typical feature of Eastern Bhutan, where small river valleys and the main cultivation areas are widespread.
How to orient yourself
Mongar: full screen map.
How to get
By car
Mongar is on the road between Thimphu is Trashigang.
From Mongar there is a road to the north in the direction of Lhuntshi.
By bus
There are buses coming from Thimphu which take two days to arrive with an overnight stop at Jakar.
How to get around
The small town can easily be explored on foot.
What see
- 1 Yagang Lhakhang (It is located in a village on the outskirts of the city). Built in the 16th century by Sangdag, the youngest son of Pema Lingpa, a famous tertön. This temple is famous for its collection of religious treasures, masks, musical instruments, armor, ancient weapons, and woodblock blocks used to print prayer flags and texts. Religious treasures include a statue of Gautama Buddha discovered by Pema Lingpa in Mebartso, Bumthang and a kīla made by Pema Lingpa himself.
- In this Lhakhang the Chamil dance festival is held in the fifth month of the Bhutanese lunar calendar. This festival is one of the oldest in the Eastern Bhutan.
- Mongar dzong. The annual tshechu are held here.
Events and parties
- Mongar Tshechu.
In November. Religious festival
In November. Religious festivalWhat to do
Shopping
L'essential oil of locally produced lemongrass can be purchased in the bazaar shops.
There woven cloth Distinct Mongar style is available at the gift shop at Druk Zhongar Hotel.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Moderate prices
- Drukyul hotels (Located near the city center). A modernized traditional structure.
Average prices
- Druk Zhongar Hotel, ☎ 975 4 641121, 975 4 641587, @[email protected].
Single: 750 Nu., Double: 1.000 Nu.. The hotel offers internet facilities, Turkish bath and sauna. - Wangchuk hotels. 2.000 / 3.500 Nu.. A 27 room hotel with a restaurant serving cuisine Chinese is Indiana. Sauna and fitness room are available.
Single: 750 Nu., Double: 1.000 Nu.. The hotel offers internet facilities, Turkish bath and sauna.Safety
It has a regional hospital which is considered among the best in the country.
