Thrumshing National Park
West of Mongar, Dzonghaga Mongar, Bhutan
Description:
Thrumshing is a beautiful national park with an area of about 905.05 square kilometers. Since the park is located in a mountainous area at altitudes of 700 - 4400 m above sea level, it includes biomes of several high-altitude zones - from the alpine zone to subtropical forests.
On the territory of Thrumshing there are protected large areas of coniferous forests. There are about 622 plant species, of which 152 are medicinal and 21 are endemic to Bhutan. Thrumshing National Park is an integral part of the biological corridor supporting the continuous tiger population in Bhutan.
The wildlife of the national park includes 341 species of birds, among which six species are on the international red list, as well as 68 species of mammals. Thrumshing has a high tourist potential - a high-mountain scooter road, the so-called "Side Road" passes through it. The park is home to almost 11,000 people who do not disturb the natural environment.