Mongar

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

Get in

 * Buses from Thimphu - a two-day journey with a night stopover in Jakar.

Get around
The small town can easily be covered on foot.

See

 * Mongar Dzong

Do

 * Mongar Tshechu (religious festival) 25-27 Nov 2010

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.

Drink

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

Budget

 * Hotel Drukyul. An upgraded traditional facility near the center of town.

Mid-range

 * Hotel Wangchuk. A 27-room hotel with a nightly room rate at Nu 2,000 to Nu 3,500. The restaurant serves Chinese and Indian cuisine. A sauna and fitness room are among the facilities.
 * Hotel Wangchuk. A 27-room hotel with a nightly room rate at Nu 2,000 to Nu 3,500. The restaurant serves Chinese and Indian cuisine. A sauna and fitness room are among the facilities.

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