About Kuenga Rabten
Kuenga Rabten is a palace located about 23 kms away from the town of Trongsa and along the Trongsa-Zhemgang highway. During your journey towards the palace, you will pass through an open countryside which is high above a river gorge. Initially the palace was the residence of the second king of Bhutan, Jigme Wangchuk during the winters. Now, it is a place where 100 little monks of Trongsa monastic body reside to study various religious texts, prayers and rituals in primary modules of monastery educations of Drukpa Kayud.
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*16.8 km from Kuenga Rabten - 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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Ta Dzong Museum Trongsa, Central Zone
22.4 km from Kuenga Rabten - See map
Ta Dzong is located on the left bank of the Mangde river and above the Trongsa Dzong and itself is a grand circular five-storied tower along with...
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Trongsa Dzong, Central Zone
23.3 km from Kuenga Rabten - See map
Trongsa Dzong is constructed on a ridge that gives the view of the gorge of the Mangde River and is the largest dzong fortress located in Bhutan....
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Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*27 km from Kuenga Rabten - 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
*29 km from Kuenga Rabten - 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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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*50.7 km from Kuenga Rabten - 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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Chendebji Chorten, Central Zone
63.2 km from Kuenga Rabten - See map
The Chendebji Chorten is located at a distance of 41 kms away from the west of Trongsa in Bhutan. The Chirten was mainly built by Tshering...
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*76.5 km from Kuenga Rabten - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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Lhodrak Kharchu Goemba, Central Zone
84.3 km from Kuenga Rabten - See map
Lhodrakharchu Gonpa is located above the main town of Jakar and 3 KMs away from the town of Chamkhar. It was founded by Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche...
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Jakar Dzong, Central Zone
84.5 km from Kuenga Rabten - See map
Jakar is the first place where Guru Rinpoche visited while travelling to Bhutan. The ‘Jakar Dzong’ is one of the famous landmarks in Jakar,...
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Bumthang Brewery, Central Zone
85.2 km from Kuenga Rabten - See map
To enjoy some chilled beer, visit this place called Bumthang brewery. The brewery along with a cheese shop was founded by a migrant from...
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Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*88.2 km from Kuenga Rabten - 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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