Lhuntse , Mongar
About Lhuntse
Lhuntse is located in the north-eastern corner of Bhutan and is one of the isolated places in Bhutan. It was initially known as Kurtoe. Lhuntse is located 77 kms away from the town of Mongar, so you have to drive for 3 hours in order to reach this destination. The ancestral home of Bhutan lies here. In Lhuntse there are several religious sites of pilgrimage. It is known for its weavers and the unique textiles are considered to be the best in Bhutan.
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Places to Visit near Lhuntse
Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*28.3 km from Lhuntse - 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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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*52.2 km from Lhuntse - 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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Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*53.6 km from Lhuntse - 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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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*59 km from Lhuntse - 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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Mongar Dzong, Eastern Zone
67 km from Lhuntse - See map
Constructed in 1930, the Mongar Dzong replaced the original Shongar Dzong. The Mongar Dzong has two entrances as the administrative and monk...
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Yagang Lhakhang, Eastern Zone
67.6 km from Lhuntse - See map
The Yakang Lhakhang is a privately owned monastery located 20 minutes away from the town of Mongar. It was founded and established by Lama...
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Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*73.2 km from Lhuntse - 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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Gori Chen, Arunachal Pradesh
*74.7 km from Lhuntse - 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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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*91.6 km from Lhuntse - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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