Arriving at Mongar marks the beginning of your eastern Bhutan experience.
Towns in eastern Bhutan are built on the sides of the hill which contrast to the west where they develop on the valley floor. The town is small with a sprinkling of shops. A high school is located above the dzong and is worth visiting. The Mongar dzong is modern compared to others in the Kingdom. It was built on the orders of the Third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The Kurichhu hydroelectric project will change the industrial emphasis of the Mongar area after it is complete. It will have the capacity to output 60 magawatts of hydro electricity.

The BTCL guest house located above the dzong and below the school provide a pleasent view from the garden over the Mongar valley.

Accomodation in Mongar

SHONGAR LODGE
The lodge offers simple and charming accommodation with a strong Bhutanese character. Adjacent to Mongar Dzong, the lodge is nestled in comfortable grounds teeming with flowers.
Room capacity: 7 Rooms

Alternative Accommodation

These alternative accommodation are rather rudimentary. Shongar Lodge is the first choice, when full, there is a choice of the hotels mentioned below or to camp on the grounds of Shongar Lodge. The facilities of the Lodge can be used. The management of Shongar Lodge will make all efforts to gaurantee your comfort.

Facilities

• Dining Room
• Attached Bathrooms
• Money Exchange
• IDD telephone

Telephone:
975-4-41107

DRUK KUENDEN HOTEL
Located in Town.
Room Capacity: 5 Rooms. 4 Double rooms. 1 with attached bath and hot water. 3 with common bathroom and no running hot water. 1 Suite with attached bath and hot water.

Telephone:
975-4-41121

HOTEL SAMLING
Located in Town.
Room Capacity: 11 Rooms. 5 Double rooms: 2 with attached bath and hot water, 3 with common bath and no hot water. 3 Triple Bed Rooms: 1 with attached bath and hot water. 2 with common bathroom and no running hot water.

Telephone:
975-4-41111