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.

Travel to Mongar - Visa Requirements

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

Tours and Getting around Mongar

The small town can easily be covered on foot

Mongar tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Mongar Dzong

Mongar city tours

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

Mongar souvenirs and shopping

  • 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.

Mongar Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Mongar nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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

Mongar cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

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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