Thrumshingla National Park
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Thrumshingla National Park in central Bhutan
covers just over 905 square kilometres (349.4 sq mi) across four districts
, but primarily in Mongar
. It is bisected by the Lateral Road
, and contains the Thrumshing La
pass.
Thrumshingla is a temperate park with large tracts of old-growth fir forests, its altitudes ranging from 700 metres (2,296.6 ft) to 4400 metres (14,435.7 ft). Thrumshingla is home to six species of threatened birds: the rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis), rufous-throated wren-babbler (Spelaeornis caudatus), satyr tragopan (Tragopan satyra), beautiful nuthatch
(Sitta formosa), Ward's trogon (Harpactes wardi) and Chestnut-breasted partridge (Arborophila mandellii), as well as the near-threatened wedge billed wren babbler (Sphenocichla humei). Thrumshingla has scenic views, including forests ranging with elevations from alpine to sub-tropical. Because the soil of Thrumshingla's biomes is particularly fragile, the land is unsuitable for logging or other development.
, the Lateral Road
. Nearly 11,000 people live within the Thrumshingla area demonstrating, in the Trust Fund's opinion, the kingdom's "closest success to a harmonious balance between man and nature." The World Wildlife Fund also maintains operations in the park.
Bhutan
Bhutan , officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered to the south, east and west by the Republic of India and to the north by the People's Republic of China...
covers just over 905 square kilometres (349.4 sq mi) across four districts
Districts of Bhutan
Bhutan comprises twenty districts .-Districts:-District Statistics:The results of the 2005 census appear below:...
, but primarily in Mongar
Mongar District
Mongar District is one of the 20 dzongkhags comprising Bhutan. Mongar is the fastest-developing dzongkhag in eastern Bhutan. A regional hospital has been constructed and the region is bustling with many economic activities. Mongar is noted for its lemon grass, a plant that can be used to produce...
. It is bisected by the Lateral Road
Lateral Road
Bhutan's Lateral Road is its primary east-west corridor, connecting Phuentsholing in the southwest to Trashigang in the east. In between, the Lateral Road runs directly through Wangdue Phodrang, Trongsa, and other population centers...
, and contains the Thrumshing La
Thrumshing La
Thrumshing La, also called Thrumshingla Pass" , is the second-highest mountain pass in Bhutan, connecting its central and eastern regions across the otherwise impregnable Donga range that has separated populations for centuries...
pass.
Flora and fauna
Beautiful Nuthatch
The Beautiful Nuthatch is one of the rarest nuthatches on Earth. It occurs in north east India and neighbouring regions, with odd records across to Thailand, where it may be a winter visitor or resident....
(Sitta formosa), Ward's trogon (Harpactes wardi) and Chestnut-breasted partridge (Arborophila mandellii), as well as the near-threatened wedge billed wren babbler (Sphenocichla humei). Thrumshingla has scenic views, including forests ranging with elevations from alpine to sub-tropical. Because the soil of Thrumshingla's biomes is particularly fragile, the land is unsuitable for logging or other development.
Tourism
The Bhutanese Trust Fund identifies excellent tourism potential for Thrumshingla, as it is bisected by Bhutan's highest motorable roadTransport in Bhutan
Transport in Bhutan comprises approximately of roads and two airports, Yongphulla Airport and Paro Airport, the latter of which serves international flights...
, the Lateral Road
Lateral Road
Bhutan's Lateral Road is its primary east-west corridor, connecting Phuentsholing in the southwest to Trashigang in the east. In between, the Lateral Road runs directly through Wangdue Phodrang, Trongsa, and other population centers...
. Nearly 11,000 people live within the Thrumshingla area demonstrating, in the Trust Fund's opinion, the kingdom's "closest success to a harmonious balance between man and nature." The World Wildlife Fund also maintains operations in the park.