place in Mongar District, Bhutan
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 edit
Get around edit
The small town can easily be covered on foot.
See edit
- Mongar Dzong
Do edit
- Mongar Tshechu (religious festival) 25-27 Nov 2010
Buy edit
- 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.
Eat edit
Drink edit
- Good quality meals at Druk Zhongar Hotel (see - 'sleep' section)
Sleep edit
Budget edit
- Hotel Drukyul. An upgraded traditional facility near the center of town.
Mid-range edit
- Druk Zhongar Hotel, drukzhonger@druknet.bt. Tel: +975 4 641-121, 641-587. At Nu 1,000 per night for a double and Nu 750 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. The restaurant serves Chinese and Indian cuisine. A sauna and fitness room are among the facilities.
Connect edit
The area code for Mongar is 04. From overseas, dial +975-4-XXXXXX