Royal Manas National Park , Gelephu
About Royal Manas National Park
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan, holding a special significance in terms of biodiversity. It was recently declared open for visitation and while the Reserve continues to remain an enigma with many facets still awaiting to be explored and discovered, it offers a wide array of activities, from elephant safaris and camping to rafting and fishing trips, for the adventurous souls.
An eerie mystery, the Park portrays Mother Nature in its true untamed form, untainted from human touch. It offers sanctuary to birds and animals alike, with the crowning jewel being the Majestic Tiger, giving a breathtaking experience to the sightseers of Gods own creation. Also found are the clouded leopard, Asiatic elephant, Himalayan Black Bear and Gangetic dolphins among the many other endangered animals. Many traditional as well as medicinal plants and flowers bloom round the year.
Although tourism is still developing and not much is known about it, even to the tour guides and facilities can be difficult to arrange, it is truly a once in a lifetime experience and gives a new meaning to ‘Heaven on Earth.’ The best time to visit this Park would in the months of March till September.
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Places to Visit near Royal Manas National Park
Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*24 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Newly christened as the Phrumsengla National Park (Thrumshingla National Park), the sprawling natural reserve constitutes an area of about seven...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*25.2 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Manas National Park, Assam
*27.2 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Manas National Park or Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is named after Manas river, one of the major tributaries of Brahmaputra and it passes through the...
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Kuenga Rabten, Central Zone
*29 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Kuenga Rabten is a palace located about 23 kms away from the town of Trongsa and along the Trongsa-Zhemgang highway. During your journey towards...
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Ura Valley, Central Zone
*34.1 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Ura Valley is the highest valley of the Bhumtang and is located in the easternmost part of it with an elevation of 3100 meters (19200ft). Since...
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Ta Dzong Museum Trongsa, Central Zone
*34.8 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Ta Dzong is located on the left bank of the Mangde river and above the Trongsa Dzong and itself is a grand circular five-storied tower along with...
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Trongsa Dzong, Central Zone
*34.9 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Trongsa Dzong is constructed on a ridge that gives the view of the gorge of the Mangde River and is the largest dzong fortress located in Bhutan....
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Membartsho, Burning Lake, Central Zone
*35.7 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Also known as ‘Burning Lake’, Membartsho it is actually a deep pool which is in the gorge of the river Tangchu. The lake is situated along...
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Lhodrak Kharchu Goemba, Central Zone
*36.1 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Lhodrakharchu Gonpa is located above the main town of Jakar and 3 KMs away from the town of Chamkhar. It was founded by Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche...
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Jakar Dzong, Central Zone
*36.1 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Jakar is the first place where Guru Rinpoche visited while travelling to Bhutan. The ‘Jakar Dzong’ is one of the famous landmarks in Jakar,...
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Bumthang Brewery, Central Zone
*36.4 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
To enjoy some chilled beer, visit this place called Bumthang brewery. The brewery along with a cheese shop was founded by a migrant from...
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Mongar Dzong, Eastern Zone
*36.5 km from Royal Manas National Park - See map
Constructed in 1930, the Mongar Dzong replaced the original Shongar Dzong. The Mongar Dzong has two entrances as the administrative and monk...
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