Lhuntse
Lhuntse is a town and the headquarters of the eponymous Lhuntse 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.
Lhuntse | |
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| Lhuntse | |
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  Lhuntse Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 27°39′N 91°9′E | |
| Country |  Bhutan |
| District | Lhuntse District |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BTT) |
| Climate | Cwb |
| Website | Official website |
Lhuntse consists of eight Gewogs, namely Gangzur, Jaray, Kurtoe, Khoma, Maenbi, Maedtsho, Minjey, and Tsaenkhar.[1]
Development plans
It is also the site of proposed joint "India-Bhutan Lhuntse Advanced Landing Ground" (AGL) capable of handling large transport aircraft and fighter jets.
Tourism
It is the location of the Lhuntse 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 Lhuntse is 45001.[2]
References
- Wanggchuk, Lily (2017). Facts About Bhutan The Land of the Thunder Dragon. Bhutan: Absolute Bhutan Books. p. 338. ISBN 99936-760-0-4.
- "Bhutan Post post codes list" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-12-26. Retrieved 2017-12-26.
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