Arriving in Mongar is a great relief
from the turns and heights of the journey over the pass. The town
is small with a sprinkling of shops. Mongar Dzong is modern compared
to others in the Kingdom. It was reconstructed by the order of the
Third King. No drawings and nails have been used. A visit to the
dzong gives visitors an impression of how traditional Bhutanese
architecture has continued to thrive through the centuries. A hydroelectric
project is under way and after completion it will have the capacity
to output 60 megawatts of hydroelectricity which will change the
industrial emphasis of the eastern area.
Lhuentse: is 77 kilometers from Mongar and is
one of the most isolated districts in Bhutan. The landscape is
spectacular with stark cliffs and gorges and dense coniferous
forests. The region is notably famed for its weavers and special
textiles and fabrics, generally considered to be the best in the
country. The Kurtoe region of Lhuentse is also the ancestral home
of the Royal dynasty.
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