Mongar
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