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Shongar Lodge (Mongar)

LocationMongar Town

ClassStandard standard

Rate From$100per night · 14 suites

Kingdom of Bhutan

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"Shongar Lodge is named after the historic Shongar Dzong ruins visible in the hills above Mongar, and its fourteen rooms maintain a quiet, lodge-like atmosphere that appeals to independent travellers and trekkers. The pleasant garden dining area serves home-style Bhutanese meals, and the manager can arrange day excursions to the Kilikhar hot springs, Drametse Lhakhang, and the scenic Ura–Mongar pass."

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Available amenities

garden dining
guided excursions
WiFi
hot-spring trips
laundry

14 suites available.

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Sanctuary Location

Shongar Lodge (Mongar)

27.2750°N, 91.2420°E

Approximate locationKingdom of Happiness...

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Drametse Ngacham UNESCO Drum Dance Festival

ID: 004 Hours

mongarVibrant Festivals

Drametse Ngacham UNESCO Drum Dance Festival

"The Drametse Ngacham — inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage — is a drum dance of wrathful deities originating at Drametse Monastery in Mongar. Performed at the annual Drametse Tshechu, elaborately costumed dancers wear animal-head masks and beat large drums while enacting Guru Drakpo's subjugation of evil spirits in a choreographic cycle transmitted unbroken from master to student since the 16th century. Witnessing it at its home monastery is an irreplaceable cultural event."

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ID: 015 Hours

mongarSpiritual and Wellness

Limithang Hot Springs Valley Soak

"The Limithang geothermal hot springs near Kilikhar village sit in a remote Mongar valley, accessible by a riverside trail through chir-pine and subtropical broadleaf forest. The mineral pools of varying temperatures are used by local communities for treating arthritis, muscle injuries, and skin conditions. Ancient water-powered prayer wheels spin in the stream above the pools, and the trail passes small farm settlements whose residents have relied on these springs for healing across many generations."

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ID: 024 Hours

mongarNature Exploration

Yadi Loop Tropical Forest Butterfly Walk

"The Yadi Loop road between Lingmethang and Mongar descends through one of eastern Bhutan's richest low-elevation warm broadleaf corridors, supporting extraordinary butterfly diversity — over forty species can be recorded in a single morning walk. A guided slow-paced outing targets endemic Bhutanese swallowtails, the great Himalayan barred blue, and massive Atlas moths at rest on fern fronds, while scanning the forest canopy for wreathed hornbill and giant Malayan squirrel in this lush lowland habitat."

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Mongar Dzong Nail-Construction Architecture Tour

ID: 032 Hours

mongarCultural Immersion

Mongar Dzong Nail-Construction Architecture Tour

"Mongar Dzong, constructed in 1930 by the second king Jigme Wangchuck, is notable among Bhutanese fortresses for its use of nails in construction — a significant departure from traditional joint-and-peg joinery. The guided tour traces the administrative and monastic wings, examines the post-fire restoration history, studies the assembly hall's intricate woodcarving, and ends at the terrace with panoramic views across the Kuri Chhu valley. Local monks serve as guides sharing both architectural and devotional insights."

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Trogon Villa (Mongar)

"Trogon Villa is a celebrated boutique eco-lodge named after the Himalayan trogon bird, set in old-growth broadleaf forest between Bumthang and Mongar along one of Bhutan's most scenic mountain drives. Ten elegantly simple rooms open onto a riot of rhododendrons, magnolias, and bird life that has made the property a pilgrimage for serious birders visiting Bhutan. The lodge's owner is a naturalist who personally leads dawn bird walks, turning a stay here into a genuine ornithological adventure."

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Hotel Wangchuk (Mongar)

"Hotel Wangchuk is Mongar's most established hotel, a three-storey property in the town centre offering comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and a reliable restaurant that serves both Bhutanese and Indian dishes. Its central location makes it the natural hub for travellers crossing between eastern and central Bhutan, and the rooftop terrace delivers fine views of Mongar Dzong and the surrounding forested ridges."

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Druk Zhongkhar Hotel (Mongar)

"Druk Zhongkhar Hotel is a mid-range property in Mongar Town offering eighteen comfortable rooms popular with government visitors and tour groups breaking the long drive between Bumthang and Trashigang. The hotel's kitchen is known for its especially good red-rice ema datshi and an excellent selection of local ara, Bhutan's traditional fermented spirit. Its warm, unpretentious hospitality reflects the friendly character of eastern Bhutan."

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Dolma Hotel (Mongar)

"Dolma Hotel is an affordable guesthouse in Mongar that provides clean, simple rooms and wholesome Bhutanese meals at prices that suit budget-conscious travellers and domestic visitors. The friendly staff are knowledgeable about local festivals, particularly the spectacular Mongar Tsechu held each winter at the dzong. Dolma Hotel serves as a welcoming and economical gateway into the rich cultural landscape of Bhutan's east."

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