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Shodug Destination Guide

Delve into Shodug in Bhutan

Shodug in the region of Bhutan (general) is a city in Bhutan - some 24 mi or ( 38 km ) North-West of Thimphu , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Shodug

Current time in Shodug is now 09:48 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Thimphu " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Rajshahi, Trongsa, Thimphu, Paro, and Barshong. While being here, make sure to check out Rajshahi . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shodug ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Chomolhari or Jomolhari Snow Leopard Trek - trekking in Bhutan

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Jomolhari Snow Leopard Trek, Bhutan's Chomolhari Trek also spelt at Jomolhari, Chomolhari trek from Paro to Jangothang and follow the route to Soi Yaksa and return to Paro Bhutan with Wind Horse Tours ..

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Interesting facts about this location

Jigme Dorji National Park

The Jigme Dorji National Park, named after the late Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, is the second-largest National Park of Bhutan. It occupies almost the entire Gasa District, as well as the northern areas of Thimphu District, Paro District, Punakha, and Wangdue Phodrang Districts. It was established in 1974 and stretches over an area of 4316 km², thereby spanning all three climate zones of Bhutan, ranging in elevation from 1400 to over 7000 meters.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 27.75 89.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: 1974 in Bhutan, Gasa District, National parks of Bhutan, Paro District, Protected areas established in 1974, Punakha District, Thimphu District

Lingzhi Yügyal Dzong

Lingzhi Yügyal Dzong, is an important Drukpa Kagyu monastery and administrative center situated at an altitude of 4150 metres in Lingzhi, Thimphu District, Bhutan. There are about thirty monks headed by a Lama Neten (head of a district monastic body) resident in the Dzong. The office of the Drungpa (sub-district administrator) is also housed in the Dzong.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 27.86 89.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Dzongs of Bhutan

Lingzhi Gewog

Lingzhi Gewog is a gewog (village block) of Thimphu District, Bhutan. Lingzhi Gewog, along with Naro and Soe Gewogs, is part of Lingzhi Dungkhag.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 27.86 89.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Gewogs of Bhutan, Thimphu District

Thimphu District

Thimphu District is a dzongkhag (district) of Bhutan. Thimphu is also the capital of Bhutan and the largest city in the whole kingdom.

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Located at 27.58 89.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Districts of Bhutan, Thimphu District

Chagri Monastery

Chagri Dorjeden Monastery also called "Cheri Monastery" is a Buddhist monastery in Bhutan established in 1620, by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. the founder of the Butanese state. The monastery, which is now a major teaching and retreat center of the Southern Drukpa Kagyu order, is located at the northern end of Thimphu Valley about fifteen kilometers from the capital.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 27.60 89.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Tags: 1620 establishments, Buddhist monasteries in Bhutan, Buddhist temples in Bhutan