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Dungna Destination Guide

Delve into Dungna in Bhutan

Dungna in the region of Chhukha is located in Bhutan - some 33 mi or ( 54 km ) South-West of Thimphu , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Dungna

Local time in Dungna is now 07:51 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Thimphu " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Dhaka, Trongsa, Thimphu, Daga, and Rapley. While being here, you might want to check out Dhaka . We discovered some clip posted online . 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 Dungna ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Drak Karpo

7:14 min by KarmaPaldjor
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During our pilgrimage to Bhutan in May 2011, we visited this wonderful place, "Drak Karpo" in Paro District. This lovely couple invited us to tea. They told us about themselves and about the monastery ..

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Interesting facts about this location

Chukha District

Chukha District is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. The major town is Phuentsholing which is the gateway city along the sole road which connects India to western Bhutan. Chukha is the commercial and the financial capital of Bhutan. With Bhutan's oldest hydropower plant, Chukha hydel (completed in 1986-88), and Tala Hydroelectricity Project, the country's largest power plant, Chukha is the dzongkhag which contributes the most to the GDP of the country.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 27.00 89.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Chukha District, Districts of Bhutan

Dorokha

Dorokha is a gewog, in the southwest of Bhutan. It is located in Samtse District. The people here speak Nepali and are predominantly Hindus. It is not connected by road to any part of the country. The nearest town, and district head-quarter, is Samtse, about 12 hours walk away. Residents carry their supplies either on their own back or on horse-back. There is a road under construction. It is scheduled to be completed by 2011-12.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 27.02 89.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Populated places in Bhutan

Phuntsholing

Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, and is the administrative seat of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog. Phuentsholing lies opposite the Indian town of Jaigaon, and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. For example, the town serves as headquarters for the Bank of Bhutan. In 2005, Phuentsholing had a population of 20,537.

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Located at 26.85 89.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Bhutan–India border crossings, Chukha District, Populated places in Bhutan

Jaigaon

Jaigaon is a small town in Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal, near the Bhutan border. The town lies at the gateway to Bhutan – Phuentsholing, and is thus a very thriving place of trade. The main source of income for the vast majority of people here is through the Bhutanese citizens that come down to Jaigaon in order to buy their monthly and weekly ration. The main entrance to Bhutan is through Jaigaon.

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Located at 26.83 89.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Bhutan–India border crossings, Cities and towns in Jalpaiguri district

Shri Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala School

Shri Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala, known as SHMD School, is an English medium, co-educational private higher secondary school in Jaigaon, a town in West Bengal sharing its border with the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. SHMD School is established, owned and managed by the SHMD Trust of Jaigaon. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in Delhi. The Principal is Mr. P. G. Thomas, and the school's motto is "Lighted to Shine".

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.83 89.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Tags: Schools in West Bengal