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Trongsa Dzong
The largest dzong in Bhutan, strung along a spur above the Mangde Chhu gorge and rebuilt from 1647. Every Bhutanese king first holds the title of Trongsa Penlop before taking the throne.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Zhemgang District, Bhutan · Asia
Shemgang sits on the route: 40 minutes from Ura, 58km from Phobjikha Valley.
Shemgang is a town located in Zhemgang District, Bhutan. With a population of 852, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shemgang sits in Bhutan. It's in the Asia/Thimphu time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shemgang to your route.
Zhemgang is a town in Zhemgang District, Bhutan. It is the capital (dzongkhag thromde) of the district, and is located in Trong Gewog. In 2005, Zhemgang had a population of 2,332. The post code of Zhemgang is 34001.
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Shemgang is located in Zhemgang District, Bhutan, Asia. The coordinates are 27.2169 latitude, 90.6579 longitude.
Shemgang has a population of approximately 852 people, making it a town in Bhutan.
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castle
The largest dzong in Bhutan, strung along a spur above the Mangde Chhu gorge and rebuilt from 1647. Every Bhutanese king first holds the title of Trongsa Penlop before taking the throne.
35 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Bhutan's second-highest pass at 3,780 m on the Lateral Road, the gateway between central and eastern Bhutan across the Donga range: a slow, misty, forest-lined crossing.
39 km · about 45 min drive
national park
A wide U-shaped glacial valley at around 3,000 m where several hundred black-necked cranes winter from late October to March, circling Gangteng Monastery on arrival and departure.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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