About Mongar & the East
Mongar marks the start of eastern Bhutan's dramatic road journey, with a modern dzong built in traditional style and access to Lhuentse's ancestral weaving villages.
Highlights
Mongar Dzong; road journey over Thrumshingla; Lhuentse weaving villages
Getting there
9–10 hours from Bumthang or flights to Yongphula
Etiquette & responsible travel
Road days are long — plan buffers and start early.