Phrumsengla National Park, originally known as Thrumshingla National Park, is a flourishing natural site in eastern Bhutan that is bounded by four districts but is predominantly in Mongar. Thrumshingla, Bhutan’s newest national park, was designated a national park in July 1998. Thrumshingla National Park, a temperate park with a sizable area of old-growth forest that has captured the hearts of many visitors, is endowed with a great variety of flora and wildlife. Through biological corridors, Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, Wangchuck Centennial Park, Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, and Royal Manas National Park are all connected to Thrumshingla National Park.
With the altitude ranging from 700mt to 4400mt Thrumshingla National Park is blessed with the diverse wildlife of both alpine and subtropical regions. The moist ambiance of the sub-tropical part of Thrumshingla Park creates the ideal breeding ground to house a vast collection of avifauna. 341 species of birds are recorded in the national park including the endangered Rufous-necked hornbill, beautiful nuthatch, ward’s trogon, white-naped Yuhina, and a brown wood owl which has made Thrumshingla birding paradise for avid bird watchers. Birdlife International has recognized this National Park as an Important Bird Area in the Sino-Himalayan mountain forests. Birds are not the only species that are sighted in the national Park Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, red panda, and Royal Bengal tiger along with musk deer and langurs stay peacefully in the diverse ecosystem.
Adding to the pristine environment are the rocky cliffs and misty rainfalls. They are truly a breathtaking sight. The Lateral Road, which cuts across the park, is a popular motorable road. Tourists who are venturing into the less trodden land of the Park will find many astounding trekking routes which offer the most awe-inspiring view of the lofty mountains and subtropical forest region whereas some of the routes are yet not traveled. Rhodungla and Bribdungla are some of the high mountain breathtaking treks and some of the lower elevation treks are Kheng Shingkhar and Latongla Trek. The serene ambiance of the national park with occasional hooting and shrieking of exotic birds makes the whole expedition more adventurous. The verdant land of Thrumshingla is also called the treasure house of medicinal plants or the paradise for the botany enthusiast where to date 152 medicinal plants are recorded.
The solitude that one craves in the monotonous urban life can be found in the dense subtropical and alpine forest of Thrumshingla National Park, far from the clamoring city noise in Mother Nature’s nurturing lap where the sight of the luxuriant forest and alluring chirping of birds lets you rejuvenate your tired soul. When you visit this National Park, you can hike through the dense forest while viewing unique birds and wild creatures and filling your lungs with pure air.
The best times to visit Thrumshingla National Park are regarded as the autumn season from October to November when the weather is pleasant and the trekking route is dry, and the late spring season from April to June, when rhododendron cover the entrance to the national park with a soft shade of red. If visitors are not up for a strenuous hike, it is better to stay away from the national park because the trails become slick and to prevent parasites that feed on human blood like leeches and mosquitoes. Plan a tour to this national park now with the Bhutan Holiday’s well-planned tour itinerary.
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