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
Get around
The picturesque small town can easily be covered on foot.
See
- Mongar Dzong
Do
- Mongar Tshechu (religious festival) 28-30 Nov 2025
Buy
- 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 Zhonggar Hotel.
Eat
Drink
Coffee
- Sherab Cafe, Semtokha-Trashigang Highway (Main Street), ☏ +975 4 641207. 8AM-9PM (later if there are customers). Full range of coffee. Pizza, burgers, pasta. Club/restaurant-style interior design. Very friendly, fast, and helpful service.
Alcohol
Sleep
Budget
- Hotel Drukyul. An upgraded traditional facility near the center of town.
Mid-range
- Druk Zhonggar Hotel, Semtokha-Trashigang Highway (Main street, Centre of town), ☏ +975 4 641 589, drukzhonger@druknet.bt. Tel: +975 4 641-121, 641-587. Nu 3,200 per night for a double/twin with balcony and bathtub. Free internet facilities. Restaurant serving Bhutanese, Chinese, Continental and Indian cuisine. Pleasant environment. Helpful and friendly service.
- 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
The area code for Mongar is 04. From overseas, dial +975-4-XXXXXX
Go next
- Jakar - a town famous for its sacred sites. 7 hour drive.
- Tashiyangtse - a picturesque town close to a wildlife sanctuary. A three hour drive.