Mongar
The journey East
General Information
, State: Mongar, Bhutan
Area: 0
Languages Spoken: English and Bhutanese
Long Distance Code: -
Importance: -
Best Time to Visit: March to September and -
International Access: -
Description
193kms from the Bumthang region, the Mongar district lies in Eastern Bhutan, once an important trade route between India and Tibet, the East is remote and isolated, home to many ethnic minorities. The Mongar region is known for fabrics, textiles and weavers which is one of the best in the country. Mongar is famous for its lemon grass; it is a plant that can be used to produce an essential oil. Bhutan has a park system for better ecological representation and realistic management and the parks of Bhutan are as Wangchuck Centennial Park, Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, and Jigme Dorji National Park, Bumdelling Wildlife Sanctuary.Location
East of Bhutan and 193kms from the Bumthang regionClimate
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Built in 1930 to replace the ruined Shongar Dzong that was built by a lord from Ura in 1100. It is the administrative seat of Mongar district and also houses the region''s monastic community.
Bird Watching Tours in Bhutan / BUT-08 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Trongsa-Bumthang-Ura-Limithang-Mongar-Bumthang-Thimphu-Paro
Despite its small size about 770 species of birds have been recorded in Bhutan and the kingdom is recognized as 221 global endemic birds areas. Within country's borders there are extraordinary range of habitats, from some of the Himalaya's most extensive and least disturbed tropical forests to cool broad leaved andbirds in bhutan towering evergreen forests of fir, hemlock and spruce. The entire country is bisected by well maintained paved road and birding especially in mid to late spring (late March to late May) is good virtually anywhere below 3,100 m. Unlike many part of Asia, one is not obliged to seek out a park or reserve or remnant patch of 'good looking' habitat, since at any stop even in the midst of farmland, exciting birds are visible. The mixed broadleaf forests are much richer, and therefore more exciting for birding, than the rather slow growing monotypic stands of blue pine and particularly chir pine.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang
Day 6 : Wangduephodrang-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang-Ura
Day 9 : Ura-Limithang
Day 10 : Limithang-Mongar
Day 11 : Mongar
Day 12 : Mongar-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Thimphu
Day 14 : Thimphu-Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Trongsa-Bumthang-Ura-Limithang-Mongar-Bumthang-Thimphu-Paro
Despite its small size about 770 species of birds have been recorded in Bhutan and the kingdom is recognized as 221 global endemic birds areas. Within country's borders there are extraordinary range of habitats, from some of the Himalaya's most extensive and least disturbed tropical forests to cool broad leaved andbirds in bhutan towering evergreen forests of fir, hemlock and spruce. The entire country is bisected by well maintained paved road and birding especially in mid to late spring (late March to late May) is good virtually anywhere below 3,100 m. Unlike many part of Asia, one is not obliged to seek out a park or reserve or remnant patch of 'good looking' habitat, since at any stop even in the midst of farmland, exciting birds are visible. The mixed broadleaf forests are much richer, and therefore more exciting for birding, than the rather slow growing monotypic stands of blue pine and particularly chir pine.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang
Day 6 : Wangduephodrang-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang-Ura
Day 9 : Ura-Limithang
Day 10 : Limithang-Mongar
Day 11 : Mongar
Day 12 : Mongar-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Thimphu
Day 14 : Thimphu-Paro
Round Trip to Bhutan / BUT-11 (15 Days / 14 Nights)
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey-Trongsa-Bumthang-Mongar-Trashigang-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
A grand Bhutan tour that offers invaluable insight into the rich culture and traditions of Bhutan, accompanied by breathtaking panoramic views of snow covered Himalayan peaks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey
Day 6 : Gangtey-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang-Mongar
Day 10 : Mongar-Trashigang
Day 11 : Trashigang
Day 12 : Trashigang-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 14 : Punakha-Paro
Day 15 : Paro
Paro-Thimphu-Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey-Trongsa-Bumthang-Mongar-Trashigang-Bumthang-Punakha-Paro
A grand Bhutan tour that offers invaluable insight into the rich culture and traditions of Bhutan, accompanied by breathtaking panoramic views of snow covered Himalayan peaks
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Paro
Day 2 : Paro
Day 3 : Paro-Thimphu
Day 4 : Thimphu-Punakha
Day 5 : Punakha-Wangduephodrang-Gangtey
Day 6 : Gangtey-Trongsa
Day 7 : Trongsa-Bumthang
Day 8 : Bumthang
Day 9 : Bumthang-Mongar
Day 10 : Mongar-Trashigang
Day 11 : Trashigang
Day 12 : Trashigang-Bumthang
Day 13 : Bumthang-Punakha
Day 14 : Punakha-Paro
Day 15 : Paro
Mongar, Bhutan Tours