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A valley in Mongar, eastern Bhutan

Eastern Bhutan

Mongar

Mongar is one of eastern Bhutan’s major economic and administrative centres.

Tourism character

Eastern culture and rural landscape

Places to visit

5 highlights

Story of Mongar

History and culture


Eastern Bhutan has a distinct cultural character, with Sharchop traditions, language, food, architecture and festivals forming an important part of the country’s cultural diversity.

Places to visit

Major attractions in Mongar

  1. Mongar Dzong
  2. Mongar town
  3. Drametse Monastery
  4. Drametse village
  5. Eastern Himalayan landscapes

Things to do

Experiences in Mongar


  • Cultural tours
  • Village visits
  • Hiking
  • Monastery visits
  • Photography
  • Festival tourism
  • Local food experiences

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