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Samdrup Jongkhar is a district in eastern Bhutan located on the Indian border.

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Samdrup Jongkhar (district) tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Yongla Gompa is a famous monastery perched high above the village of Oron.
  • Bhangtar, an area inhibited by many Bhutanese of Nepalese origin. The clean river and wide valley offer a good place for a picnic and swimming (though not in the rainy season).
  • The Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) is a common site in the district, especially around Bangtar.
  • Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary

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