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Jigme Dorji National Park is in north western Bhutan.

Culture and History

With over 4,300 sq km, this is Bhutan's largest national park, and covers the entire district of Gasa and the western areas of Thimphu and Paro districts. The park provides sanctuary for many wild animals, including snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, red panda, sambar, barking deer and markot. The park is also home to a wide variety of Himalayan herbs used in traditional medicine and is the country's most active geothermic region.

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Tours and Getting around Jigme Dorji National Park

Jigme Dorji National Park tourist attractions and sightseeing

Jigme Dorji National Park city tours

  • Bathe at the Gasa Tsachhu hot springs - a four hour walk from the nearest road head at Goen Damje - simple accommodation available.

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