Jigme Dorji National Park

Jigme Dorji National Park extends across 4,316 square kilometers of terrain, ranging from subtropical forests at 1,400 meters to permanent ice fields at 7,000 meters.

The national park, established in 1974, bears the name of Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and contains ancient fortresses including Lingshi Dzong and Gasa Dzong.

Within the park boundaries, 6,500 residents maintain traditional practices of subsistence farming and animal husbandry across 1,000 households scattered throughout the protected area.

The park administration manages three climate zones and monitors critical water sources, including Mo Chhu, Wangdi Chhu, and Pa Chhu rivers that originate from glacial lakes.

The protected area houses 37 mammal species, including snow leopards, Bengal tigers, and Bhutan takin, along with 300 bird species in their natural habitats.

Website: http://wwfbhutan.org.bt/projects_/bhutan_biological_conservation_complex/jigme_dorji_national_park

GPS coordinates: 27.89517,89.70048

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:54