Attractions

This is another monastery that is definitely worth paying a visit. It was founded in the 18th century by Pekar Gyatso and until recently was under the patronage of the 16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe…

The tiny village of Kilung is a twenty-minute drive from the Dzong on the route towards Kurtoe Dungkhar. In the village you will come across the Kilung Lhakhang situated on a ridge overlooking the…

This mighty fortress, popularly known as Lhundub Rinchentse sits upon a hill overlooking the Kurichu River. It was constructed in 1654 by the Trongsa Penlop, Chogyal Minjur Tempa upon the site of an…

The Jarung Khashor Chorten is located in Lingmethang, next to the bridge over the Kurichu River. It is modelled after the Jarung Khashor Chorten in Nepal and is definitely worth visiting when in the…

The Yagang Lhakhang is located in a small village next to the town is another sacred monument of the Dzongkhag. It was built in the 16th century by Sangdag, the youngest son of Tertoen Pema Lingpa.…

Another sacred site in the Mongar district is the renowned Aja Ney. Pilgrims from all other parts of Bhutan converge here to receive blessings and wash away their sins. A rock that bears 100…

The ruin of Zhongar Dzong endures to this day as a testimony to the skill of its builders, most notably the renowned master craftsman, Zowo Balip. It is located on a hilltop overlooking the village…

Although more recently built (1930), it was constructed the same way as all earlier dzongs, without plans or nails. However, unlike the earlier dzongs, that are located in strategic positions, Mongar…

The three day annual Trashigang Tshechu is held in Trashigang Dzong during the 7th to 11th days of the tenth month of the Bhutanese calendar (December). The Tshechu is attended by the Brokpas, a…

Like many other settlements in Eastern Bhutan, Mongar town is situated atop a hill rather than within a valley. This town is considered the main trade and travel hub of Eastern Bhutan and most…