Zhemgang District
Remote forested district in central Bhutan
Zhemgang District is one of Bhutan's most densely forested and least-developed districts, home to Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan's oldest protected area and part of a transboundary reserve shared with India's Manas Tiger Reserve. The park protects tigers, elephants and the endangered golden langur, a monkey species found almost nowhere else.
South of Trongsa, Zhemgang's lower elevation and dense forest set it apart from the rest of Central Bhutan.
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Zhemgang is home to the Kheng people, whose villages around the Nabji-Korphu trekking route retain distinct customs and a subsistence farming lifestyle tied closely to the surrounding forest. The district's remoteness and difficult terrain have limited both settlement and tourism, keeping much of its forest cover intact.
Activities
Things to Do
Spot wildlife, including tigers and golden langurs, in Royal Manas National Park
Trek the Nabji-Korphu route through Kheng villages
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Best Time to Visit
October–April
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