Places of interest around Samdrup Jongkhar

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Samdrup Jongkhar Dzong

It is the administrative district built on a flat and open area. It’s a beautiful silent place which is newly built as compared to other dzongs of Bhutan. Inside the Dzong there is a small building called “The Drashtang”. It houses monk’s body and is much revered place. It is a pilgrimage point as well.

Dewathang

It is the place where Jigme Namgyal , father of Ugyen Wangchuck led the final battle against Britishers in the year 1884. It is also the place where Treaty of Sinchula was signed with British in 1865.

Mithun Breeding Farm

Located in east Orong, Mithun breeding centre is the house of hundreds of Mithuns or finest breed of bison. Be here as understand the entire breeding method – its unique in its own sense.

Hanuman Temple

Hanuman Temple is a Hindu temple with around 50 kms of area for the entire compound. It is one of a kind in this Buddhist composed country. It is in this temple that Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with much fanfare by both Bhutanese and Indian people.