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Tourism Council of BhutanNewsletter | December 2013 1
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Kuzu zang pola (Hello)!
his month, we’re going to stave off the cold of winter by taking a look at the central district, Zhemgang!!
Tourism Council of BhutanNewsletter January, 2014
TThe District (Dzongkhag) of Zhemgang
Learn more about central Bhutan at: http://www.tourism.gov.bt/map/central-bhutan
Zhemgang is a region blessed with incredibly rich biodiversity. Its lush forests are home to 22 endangered animal species including the Golden Langur. Though much of the district has warm and humid climatic conditions, its northern regions have moderately cool temperatures.
The inhabitants of Zhemgang are famous for their rich culture, particularly their folk songs and dances and for their skill making traditional Bhutanese handicrafts.
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The Royal Manas National Park is the oldest nature preserve in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Its incredible biodiversity includes hundreds of rare animal and plant species. The park is the most biologically diverse protected area in the kingdom as well as one of the most outstanding nature preserves worldwide.
It was designated as a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1964 and now forms one of the most essential parts of the Bhutan Biological Conservation Complex, an extensive system of protected areas and biological corridors covering over 50% of the Kingdom’s landmass. This pristine, unexplored, natural treasure has now been opened to tourists with the aim of promoting community-based ecotourism in the region.
Manas is home to countless exotic and endangered species like the Royal Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, Greater One-horned Rhinoceros, Clouded Leopard, Gangetic Dolphin and the rare Golden Langur.
More than 365 species of birds have been officially recorded in the Park of which 16 are
endemic species. About 50 species of reptiles and 11 species of snakes inhabit the park. These include the Vine Snake, Flying Snake, the Banded Krait and the King Cobra.
Many of the park’s more than 900 types of plants have commercial, medicinal, traditional or religious significance. There are various species of bamboo, rhododendrons and orchids.
WHAT TO SEE
Royal Manas National Park
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Zhemgang Dzong was constructed during the 12th century by a renowned Drukpa Kagyu scholar named Lam Zhang. The Dzong is located atop a steep ridge overlooking the Mangde Chhu river. The Dzong was renovated in the 1960’s during the reign of the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The Dzong is a large, squat structure typical of traditional Bhutanese design.
Zhemgang Dzong
Buli Lhakhang
Social cultural function
Buli Lhakhang is located on a small knoll overlooking Chumme valley. It was originally founded during the 15th century but was extended during the early 20th century. Recently the temple has been renovated and restored to a pristine state.
Buli lhakhang has three main temples and displays beautifully decorated pillars, statues and paintings dating back to the 15th century.
Buli plays an important role for all of this part of the Chhume valley and holds a festival the Bula Mani every two years on the 16th day of the first month of the Bhutanese calendar.
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WHAT TO DO
There are several hiking trails within the Manas National Park and most are connected to the eight natural salt licks found in the area. Visitors can also enjoy a 4 day eco-trek from Gomphu to Norbugang. Gomphu can be reached via Zhemgang (3 hours) or from Gelephu (5 hours).Make your way through gorgeous broadleaved forests teeming with birds, plants, butterflies and more!
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MAP OF BHUTAN
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Trashiyangtse
Chorten Kora
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Lingmithang
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DewathangNganglam
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Wamrong
Thrimshing
Trashiyangphu
Khaling Weaving Centre
Yonphula
Trashigang Dzong
Pema Gatshel Dzong
Riju
Bidung
Bartsham
Ramjar
Jamkhar
Gomkora
ChazamDramitse
Yadi
Tshelingkhor
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Chhimi Lhakhang
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Rimchu
Chari Goenpa
Dechenphodrang Tango
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Limithang
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Gangjula Pass
Pangkhar
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Jichu Dramo
Chu Karpo
Tempe Tsho
Maruothang
Thso Chena
Dangey
Koina
Chamsa
Rinchen Zoe
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ChisangangMelongyeegang
Gangkar Puensum
TshochenchenKhagthang
Rephu
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Tashesa
Tshingku
Barmarpo
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Schonath
Kitiphu
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Tamshing
Chakhar Town
Mebarthso
Chhumey
Domkhar palace
Kunga RaptenTshangkha
Kamichu
Rurichu
Khotokha
Gogona
Basochu
Telekha
PankaLabamata
Gumina
Gaselo Hesothankha
Thinleygang
Lobeysa
Nubding
Dungdung Ngesa
Pelela
Yotongla
Kurjey Lhakhang
Jambay Lhakhang
Lawala
Gangtey Goemba
Nikkachhu Chazam
Sephu
Phobjikha
Chumina
Pangrizampa Lhakhang Dubchepang
Talo Lhakhang
Lobsebatty
Tsirang Dzong
Burichu
Dujegang
Daga Dzong
Chanchay
Dupidara
Darachi
Darachu
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TrashidingTimiray
Khagochen
Waklaytar
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Zhemgang Dzong
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DonglaTrek
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JDWNR Hospital
MAP OF BHUTAN
River
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Domestic airport
Dzong
Monastery
Manor house
School
Police station
Lake
District Hq
Town
Army
Trek route
Camp site
Pass
Mobile
Helipad
BHU
Wireless station
Road
Feeder road
Chuzom
Thakung
Ta Rimochen Lhakhang
Nabji Khorphu Trek
Pheyphey la
Thangbi Lhakhang
Trongsa Dzong
BamjiDongthang
Gagar
Bjizam
Trashiyangtse
Chorten Kora
Galagpa
Gangola
Lingmithang
Yongkola
Nezaygang
DewathangNganglam
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Wamrong
Thrimshing
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Khaling Weaving Centre
Yonphula
Trashigang Dzong
Pema Gatshel Dzong
Riju
Bidung
Bartsham
Ramjar
Jamkhar
Gomkora
ChazamDramitse
Yadi
Tshelingkhor
Kawaipani
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Deklai
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Khothapa
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Rangjung
DamnongchuNyuksangla 7 hrs
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Phongmey
Radi
Merak
Sakteng
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Wangduephodrang
Dechencholing
Minji
Khoma (Textile village)
Gonpa Karpo
Zham
T. Zam Pemi Taupang
TrashiyangtseDzong
Autsho
Shershong
himphu
Palace
Dochula Chuzomsa10km
Samtengang
Bji Zam
Lamidara
Table Mountain
Jaikangphu Gang
Teri Gang Tshendagang
Masagang
Trashichhoe Dzong
Punakha Dzong
Gasa Dzong
Gasa Tshachu
Wochey Tshachu
Chubu Tshachu
Chhimi Lhakhang
Bajothang
Dzong
Khuruthang
Gyelpoizhing
Doksum
Ura
Goblala
Jarila
Shenjila
Tsimola
Gangalakarchula
Kechela Jezelala
Rinchen Zoe la
Tempela
Drukwangyal Choeten
Lingmukha
Chungsekha
Semtokha Dzong
Genekha
Dolom Kencho
Lingshi Dzong
Rimchu
Chari Goenpa
Dechenphodrang Tango
Phajoding
Tshimkota
Shumothang
Zamina
Khang Bum
obluthang
Limithang
Base Camp
Laya
Rodophu
TarinaNarithang
Gangla Karchung
LhediWochey
Gangjula Base
Gangjula Pass
Pangkhar
Ramena
Lunana
Thangza
Dangey Goma
Tshorim
Zanam
Minchugang
Jichu Dramo
Chu Karpo
Tempe Tsho
Maruothang
Thso Chena
Dangey
Koina
Chamsa
Rinchen Zoe
Warthang
Duer Tsachu
ChisangangMelongyeegang
Gangkar Puensum
TshochenchenKhagthang
Rephu
Tholeythang
Tashesa
Tshingku
Barmarpo
Gorsum
Dur Choekortoe
Schonath
Kitiphu
Batpalathang
Tamshing
Chakhar Town
Mebarthso
Chhumey
Domkhar palace
Kunga RaptenTshangkha
Kamichu
Rurichu
Khotokha
Gogona
Basochu
Telekha
PankaLabamata
Gumina
Gaselo Hesothankha
Thinleygang
Lobeysa
Nubding
Dungdung Ngesa
Pelela
Yotongla
Kurjey Lhakhang
Jambay Lhakhang
Lawala
Gangtey Goemba
Nikkachhu Chazam
Sephu
Phobjikha
Chumina
Pangrizampa Lhakhang Dubchepang
Talo Lhakhang
Lobsebatty
Tsirang Dzong
Burichu
Dujegang
Daga Dzong
Chanchay
Dupidara
Darachi
Darachu
Suntalay
TrashidingTimiray
Khagochen
Waklaytar
Khosala
TongtongpheyJangbiKudra
Nabji
Korphu
Nimshong Wangduegang
Zhemgang Dzong
Buli
Nyimzhong
Shinkhar
Camp 2
Camp 1
Khandopang
Dakpai
Zurphey
Tsaidang
Tamala1661 m
Gomphu
Dunmang Tshachu
Pangkhar Ngangla
Dogar
Nagor
Aje Bridge
Tsha
chu
gang
Jigmeling
Gong School
Gong Dara
NorbrangBlack Mountains
Reti
Dovan
Bhur
Jigmechoeling
Refe
Nga Lhakhang
Phokpey
Ugyen Choeling Palace
Pemi
Tangmachu
Lhuntshe Dzong
Dungkhar
Ungar
Kham
Thrumshingla
Sengor
Korila
Sheytangla
Dagana
Tsirang
Gelephu
Sarpang
Punakha
Gasa
Trongsa
Bumthang
Lhuntse
Trashigang
Mongar
Pema Gatshel
Zhemgang
Samdrup Jongkhar
Khasadraphuachugang Lhakhang
GurSisina
Wang Chhu
Punatshang Chhu
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Chakhar Chhu
Chakhar Chhu
Kuri Chhu
Drame Chhu
Drag
me C
hhu
Dragme Chhu
Manas
Chapcha
Bunakha
Tsimasham
Chukha Dzong
Gedu
Dala
Monitar
Shinchula
Piping
Mirchim
Shodu
Shomthang
Barshong
Dodina
Changangkha Lhakang
Mountain
LEGENDS
Laya Trek
k
omolhari Trek
Sinc
hula
Trek
Gangtey Valley Trek
Royal Manas Trek
Merak Sakten Trek
Snowm
an Trek 1
Rodungla Trek
Lhuntse Trek
Snowman Trek 2
Snowman Trek
Dagala Trek
Samtengang Trek
Bumthang Trek
Nabji Korphu Trek
Alpine Zone
Subalpine Zone
Temperate Zone
Subtropical Zone
Bumthang Owl Trek
MAP OF BHUTAN
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Bhutan
Learn more about trekking in Bhutan on our website at: http://www.tourism.gov.bt/activities/trek
For a complete list of Bhutanese festivals visit our website at: http://www.tourism.gov.bt/plan/download-2014-festival-dates
The annual Zhemgang Tshechu will be held for four days from the 7-10th of April. While it is a relatively new Tshechu that was introduced during the reign of the Third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck it holds special appeal for visitors as very few foreigners at-tend this remote festival. Travelers attending the fes-tival will be able to experience traditional Bhutanese masked dances and rituals in a very personal and in-timate atmosphere
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This festival takes place at a very unique Chorten in the district of Trashiyangtse. It will take place from the 16th-30th of March 2014. The Chorten is one of the most sacred sites in Bhutan and every year pilgrims travel to attend the festival from as far as the state of Arunachal Pradesh in India. The temple dates back to 1740 and according to legend a young girl from Tamang willingly allowed herself to be buried within the Chorten. It is believed that the girl was a Khando or Dakini.
Chorten Kora Festival
UPCOMING EVENTS IN BHUTAN
Learn more about these festivals on our website at: http://www.tourism.gov.bt/activities/punakha-tshechu-and-drubchen
DID YOU KNOW?
That the inhabitants of Zhemgang are famed for their skill at crafting various goods out of bamboo such as Bangchungs (matted bamboo bowls), Palangs (alcohol containers), Balaks (hats), mats and boxes.
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