ZHEMGANG

Altitude : 300m-3000m/984ft-9842ft

Zhemgang is notable for being one of the last regions where ancient Bon (Animist) religious practices are still carried out. Though Buddhism has been growing in popularity every region of the district still continues its animist traditions and Bon priests known as Bonpo are considered respected religious leaders.

Zhemgang is a region blessed with incredibly rich biodiversity. Its lush forests are home to 22 endangered animal species including the Golden Langur. Though much of the district has warm and humid climatic conditions, its northern regions have moderately cool temperatures.

DUENMANG TSHACHU

BULI LHAKHANG

Buli has three main temples. The original temple was extended in the beginning of the 20th century and has the typical courtyard surrounded by outer living quarters of the time.

The Jokhang downstairs has beautiful pillars, paintings and statues dating back to its construction. The two temples upstairs have respectively, the Buddha of the three eras and the three longevity deities as their main statues

Buli plays an important role for all of this part of the Chhume valley and holds a festival the Bula Mani every two years on the 16th day of the first month of the Bhutanese calendar.

ROYAL MANAS NATIONAL PARK