'''Mongar''' town is administrative head of Mongar district in Eastern Bhutan. Perched on a hill, the old bazaar area has been expanded extensively in recent years, making the town one of the region's largest settlements.

Get in

  • Buses from Thimphu - a two day journey with a night stoppover in Jakar
  • Get around

    The small town can easily be covered on foot

    See

  • '''Mongar Dzong'''
  • Do

  • '''Mongar Tshechu''' (religious festival) 16-19 Nov 2007
  • Buy

  • Locally produced '''lemon grass essential oil''' can be purchased from shops in the bazaar.
  • '''Woven cloth''' in the distinct Mongar style is available at the gift shop in Druk Zhongar Hotel.
  • Eat

    Drink

  • Good quality meals at '''Druk Zhongar Hotel''' (see - 'sleep' section)
  • Sleep

    Budget

  • '''Hotel Drukyul'''. An upgraded traditional facility located near the center of town.
  • Mid range

  • '''Druk Zhongar Hotel''', Tel:''975 4'' 641-121, 641587, (''email: mailto:drukzhonger@druknet.bt''). At 1,000Nu per night for a double and 750Nu a night for a single, the hotel offers internet facilities and a steam bath and sauna.
  • '''Hotel Wangchuk'''. A 27-room hotel with a nightly room rate at Nu.2,000 to Nu.3,500. Restaurant serves Chinese and Indian cuisine. Sauna and fitness room are among the facilities.
  • Contact

    The area code for Mongar is 04. From overseas, dial +975-4-XXXXXX

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