Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary , Trashigang
About Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in North Eastern Bhutan, the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary is an amalgamation of erstwhile Kulong Chhu Wildlife Sanctuary and the Bumdeling conservation area. Sharing international borders with China and India, it is encompassed within an area of fifteen square kilometers.
It has a rich assortment of various species of flora and fauna, providing shelter to the Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Black Necked Cranes, White Tailed Eagle and many more. However, the most predominant feature of this sanctuary has to be the flutter of butterflies and more than two hundred species have been identified. The vegetation includes alpine meadows and pastures, pine forests to name a few.
The reserve also serves to be of cultural and historical importance. It includes the Dechenphodrang Lhaghang, one of the most picturesque monasteries, and the Singye Dzong, adding to the rustic charm of the sanctuary. There are three rivers which flow through it and only add to the verdant surroundings. Also famous for its handicraft, the villagers thrive off of the handmade crafts particularly the wodden bowl (Dapa), handmade paper (Desho), Buddhist Painted scrolls (Thangka) and bamboo belts for weaving bamboo mats. Ideal time to visit this natural beauty would be from March till September but monsoons can be avoided.
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Places to Visit near Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*45.2 km from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Newly christened as the Phrumsengla National Park (Thrumshingla National Park), the sprawling natural reserve constitutes an area of about seven...
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Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*46.4 km from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the newest protected natural reserves, the lush Deciduous Forests of this Sanctuary are known to harbor the...
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Gori Chen, Arunachal Pradesh
*58.1 km from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Gorichen peak or Gori Chen Mountain is about 164 kms from the township of Tawang and is the highest peak of Arunachal Pradesh. It is also known...
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*69.1 km from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*70.4 km from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Also called the Khaling Neoli Wildlife Sanctuary, it is the smallest natural protected area in Bhutan, occupying nearly three hundred square...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*77.4 km from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Drametse Lhakhang, Eastern Zone
90.3 km from Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The Drametse Lhakhang is one of the largest located in eastern Bhutan and was founded by a renowned nun named Choten Zangmo, the grand-daughter...
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