Lhuentse

Lhuentse is the capital of Lhuentse district on the Kuri-chu River.

Understand

Climate

Lhuntse has a mountainous climate with large daily temperature fluctuations. At night it is usually cold, and in the afternoon it is moderately warm.

Get in

A dirt road from Mongar leads to the town. It is about 70 km from Mongar, 145 km from Trashigang and 452 km from the national capital Thimpu. Nearest airport is Yongphulla Airport 130 km away.

See

Lhuentse Dzong

• 1 Lhuentse Dzong. A fortification, administrative building and Buddhist monastery. Perched on the hill, it dominates the area below.  

Do

• Lhuentse Tsechu (religious festival) in November
• 1 Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary (also spelled Bumdelling or Bomdeling). It covers 1,520 km² in northeastern Bhutan at elevations between 1,500 metres and 6,000 metres. The sanctuary covers most of Trashiyangtse District, including Bumdeling Gewog. The sanctuary contains diverse flora, fauna, and scenery including alpine lakes and the Bumdeling Valley. The sanctuary also has several cultural and religious sites.  

Eat

• There are a few restaurants on the main street. Shangrila is probably the best, though don't be deceived by the name. It is a very simple establishment.

Sleep

• Shangrila, on the main street - a very simple guest house offering very basic amenities.