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Thumgaon Destination Guide
Explore Thumgaon in Bhutan
Thumgaon in the region of Bhutan (general) is a town in Bhutan - some 39 mi or ( 63 km ) South-East of Thimphu , the country's capital city .
Current time in Thumgaon is now 11:22 PM (Saturday) . 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: Rangpur, Dhaka, Trongsa, Thimphu, and Daga. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Rangpur . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Thumgaon ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Dagana District
Dagana District is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. Its administrative capital is Daga. Legend has it that the people of Dagana were a lawless bunch in the 17th century, and that the Shabdrung had to send in soldiers to gain control over them.
Located at 27.00 89.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Dagapela
Dagapela is a settlement in the south of Bhutan. It is located in Dagana District, to the southeast of the town of Dagana. Population 145 (2005 census).
Located at 26.93 89.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tsirang District
Tsirang District, is one of the 20 dzongkhags (districts) of Bhutan. The administrative center of the district is Damphu Tsirang is noted for its gentle slopes and mild climates. The dzongkhag is also noted for its rich biodiversity, however it is one of the few dzongkhags without a protected area. One of Bhutan's longest rivers, the Punatsang Chhu or Sankosh river flows through the district. It is the main districts where the Lhotshampa reside.
Located at 26.92 90.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second-smallest national park in Bhutan, covering 268.93 square kilometres in western Sarpang District and southeastern Dagana District along the border with West Bengal. It is connected to Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park and Royal Manas National Park via a "biological corridor" that crosses a national highway. Its elevations range from 200 metres to 1,600 metres .
Located at 26.80 90.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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