Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park

Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is a large protected area covering central Bhutan with forests at different elevations. Four administrative ranges oversee different sections of the park, each managing distinct ecosystems and landscape types.

The park was created in 1995 as a protected area, receiving its current name at that time. This established formal protection for one of Bhutan's important forest regions.

The people who live here follow farming methods passed down through generations and honor Buddhist shrines scattered throughout the area. These traditions shape how communities interact with the land and each other every day.

The park can be entered from several communities and is open year-round, though conditions vary by season. Hiring a local guide is strongly recommended for navigating the terrain safely and finding the best routes.

The park protects the last remaining old-growth Chir pine forest in Bhutan, a forest type found nowhere else in the country. This rare woodland provides habitat for red pandas and over 270 bird species that depend on its specific conditions.

Inception: 1995

GPS coordinates: 27.16667,90.43333

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48