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