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Shiuji Destination Guide
Explore Shiuji in Bhutan
Shiuji in the region of Bhutan (general) is a town in Bhutan - some 44 mi or ( 70 km ) South-West of Thimphu , the country's capital city .
Current time in Shiuji is now 10:35 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Thimphu " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Dhaka, Thimphu, Tendu, Daga, and Paro. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Dhaka . Where to go and what to see in Shiuji ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Haa District
This page is about the area Haa. For information about the airships, please see high-altitude airship. Haa District is one of the 20 dzongkhag or districts comprising Bhutan. Per the 2005 census, the population of Haa dzongkhag was 11,648, making it the second least populated dzongkhag in Bhutan after Gasa. The dominant language of the district is Dzongkha, the national language. Haa's major feature is the Haa Valley, a steep north-south valley with a narrow floor.
Located at 27.25 89.17 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Torsa Strict Nature Reserve
The Torsa Strict Nature Reserve in Bhutan covers 609.51 square kilometres in Haa District, occupying most of its area. It borders Sikkim and Tibet to the west and is connected to Jigme Dorji National Park via a "biological corridor. " Torsa contains the westernmost temperate forests of Bhutan, from broadleaf forests to alpine meadows and the small lakes of Sinchulungpa, at altitudes ranging from 1,400 metres to 4,800 metres .
Located at 27.33 89.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Samtse District
Samtse District is one of the 20 dzongkhags (districts) comprising Bhutan.
Located at 27.00 89.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Sibsu
Sibsu is a settlement in the far west of Bhutan. It is located in Samtse District, close to the border with India.
Located at 27.00 88.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Lake Menmecho
Menmecho Lake is a mountain lake located in East Sikkim district in the state of Sikkim, India. It lies on the way to the Jelepla Pass and is situated at a distance of 20 kilometres ahead of the Tsongmo Lake. It is the source of the river Rangpo chu, a tributary of the River Teesta. The waters of the lake are sourced by melting snow in summer, and the monsoons in the rainly season. The lake is famous for its trout, and has a large fishfarm nearby with a guesthouse.
Located at 27.33 88.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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