Lhuntse


Lhuentse, also Lhuntse or Lhuntshi, is a town and headquarter of eponymous Lhuentse District in northeastern Bhutan. It is about 70 km from Mongar, 145 km from Trashigang and 452 km from the national capital Thimpu. Nearest airport is Yongphulla Airport 130 km away.

Development plans

It is also the site of proposed joint "India-Bhutan Lhuntse Advanced Landing Ground" capable of handling large transport aircraft and fighter jets.

Tourism

It is the location of the Lhuentse Dzong, Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary in Trashiyangtse district is just to the northeast, and Tawang in India lies to the east.

Administration

The postal code for Lhuentse is 45001.