Hidden Gems
Zhemgang
Bhutan's least-visited dzongkhag of pristine forest
About Zhemgang
Tucked into the dense, biodiverse forests of south-central Bhutan, Zhemgang is among the country's least-developed and least-visited dzongkhags, much of it lying within the Royal Manas National Park's buffer zone. Traditional villages, dense subtropical jungle and rich birdlife — including the rare white-bellied heron — make it a quiet frontier for nature-focused travellers. The Nabji-Korphu trail winds through ancient forest and Khengpa villages largely untouched by tourism.
Highlights
- Royal Manas National Park buffer zone
- White-bellied heron birdwatching
- Dense subtropical forest
- Buli, Nabji and Korphu trekking villages
- Nabji-Korphu Trail
- Remote, traditional Khengpa culture