Mongar District district, Bhutan

Places to visit near Mongar

Mongar is a town in Mongar District district, Bhutan, home to about 2,969 people. Within 50 km by road there are 167 places to visit — 110 buddhist sites, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Thrumshing La (34 km), Trashigang Dzong (39 km) and Oesel Choeling Monastery (55 km).

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Mongar at a glance

Location
Mongar District district, Bhutan
Population
about 2,969
Coordinates
27.2747° N, 91.2396° E
Places within 50 km
167 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints
Railway station
Pathsala (PBL), 108 km
Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), 168 km

Top places to visit near Mongar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mongar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Mongar

128 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mongar. The closest is Kadam Goenpa (1 km); the best-known is Trashigang Dzong (39 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mongar

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mongar. The closest is Thebong La (12 km); the best-known is Thrumshing La (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mongar

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mongar. The closest is Mongar Chorten (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mongar

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mongar. The closest is Phrumsengla National Park (32 km); the best-known is Manas National Park (65 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mongar

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mongar. The closest is Kholungchhu Dam (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Mongar

4 treks within 100 km of Mongar. The closest is Mongar - Drametse (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Mongar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 192 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mongar
  2. 1 km Mongar Chorten · heritage site, Mongar District
  3. 32 km Phrumsengla National Park · national park, Zhemgang District
  4. 16 km Thrumshing La · viewpoint, Bumthang District
  5. 69 km Trashigang Dzong · Buddhist site, Trashigang District
  6. 43 km Yili Ngangrey · viewpoint, Pemagatshel District
  7. 31 km Back to Mongar

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From travellers near Mongar

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How to reach Mongar

  • By train: Pathsala (PBL) — about 108 km from the centre
  • By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), Guwahati — about 168 km by road
  • By air: Tezpur Airport (TEZ), — about 207 km by road

All places near Mongar by distance

Within 15 km of Mongar

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mongar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Buddhist sites110128Kadam Goenpa (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints2047Thebong La (12 km)
Other attractions1625B.mobile tower,Redingla (35 km)
Forts & heritage1224Mongar Chorten (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens111Phrumsengla National Park (32 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Kholungchhu Dam (9 km)
Treks44Mongar - Drametse (13 km)
Parks22Wisdom Tree (35 km)
Museums02Ogyen Choling (64 km)
Waterfalls02Twin Waterfall (67 km)
Temples12Moshi Community Lhakhang (42 km)
Caves01Meditation Cave of Guru Rinpoche (77 km)

Mongar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mongar?

Mongar Chorten (heritage site, about 1 km), Thrumshing La (viewpoint, about 34 km), Trashigang Dzong (Buddhist site, about 39 km), Kadam Goenpa (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Jaiphu Lhakhang (Buddhist site, about 3 km), Kilikhar Shedra (Buddhist site, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mongar?

167 places on Spotwander: 110 buddhist sites, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 12 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mongar?

Kadam Goenpa, about 1 km by road; Jaiphu Lhakhang (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mongar?

Thebong La, about 12 km by road; Zimzorong. Mongar (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Mongar?

Mongar Chorten, about 1 km by road; Tashigang Dzong (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mongar?

Start in Mongar, visit Mongar Chorten, then Phrumsengla National Park, then Thrumshing La, then Trashigang Dzong, then Yili Ngangrey, and drive back — about 192 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mongar?

October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

How do I reach Mongar?

By train: Pathsala (PBL), about 108 km away. By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), about 168 km by road.

Towns near Mongar

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mongar’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.