Kanglung
in Trashigang Dzongkhag, Bhutan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
27.290 and 91.540 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 27° 17' 24" and E 91° 32' 24"
Currency and Currency Code:
Ngultrum - BTN
Spoken languages:
Dzongkha
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:26 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Thimphu
UTC/GMT offset: 6 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:58 am and 6:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Bhutan in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Bhutan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Bhutan. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Delve into Kanglung

Kanglung in Trashigang Dzongkhag is located in Bhutan about 117 mi (or 188 km) east of Thimphu, the country's capital town.

Current time in Kanglung is now 10:26 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Thimphu with an UTC offset of 6 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Kanglung. The closest is airport we know is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in India in a distance of 82 mi (or 132 km). The closest airport in Bhutan is Paro Airport in a distance of 130 mi (or 132 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in India at a distance of 50 mi (or 81 km).

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Trashigang, Pemagatshel, Mongar, Trashi Yangtse and Samdrup Jongkhar. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 91 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 34°C / 93 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 12%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 44% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

23°C (74 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

25°C (77 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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Trashigang, Bhutan

Published: November 16, 2013
Length: 06:14 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Henk Sebregts

Video with images of a tsechu festival at Trashigang dzong in the east of Bhutan. The nearby town is perched between high mountains. In the past it was an important junction of eastern trade...


Solo Trans Himalaya Motor-Bike Expedition - 2013. By- Rajeev Kumar Mondal (1st Sample Video)

Published: August 29, 2013
Length: 59:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rajeev Kumar Mondal

Solo Trans Himalaya Motor-Bike Expedition - 2013 (1st Sample Video) By:- Rajeev Kumar Mondal Organised By:- Himalayan Nature & Adventure Foundation, Siliguri, West Bengal. Covered:- 3 Country ...


Hand Loom Weaver in Eastern Bhutan

Published: February 15, 2013
Length: 12:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: redlanternjourneys

A weaver working on a hand loom near Trashigang, Bhutan. The work is incredibly intricate. It can take her a year and a half to finish a kira (traditional Bhutanese skirt worn by women) and...


Gomkora Tsechu day 3 - 7 Pranks of the Atsaras

Published: April 10, 2013
Length: 03:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mario Scrittore Biondi

At the end of the dances the Atsaras (Jesters) tease the public, asking for donations to the Temple.


Tshechu Tashigang - Bhutan - December 2008

Published: May 09, 2009
Length: 13:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: dmjcosnard


Tsechu of Paro Part 1

Published: April 14, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mario Scrittore Biondi

Italian Writer Mario Biondi shows a few moments of the Tsechu he has visited in Paro (Bhutan) - Part 1 - Tsechu (literally "day ten") are annual religious buthanese festivals held in each district...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Yongphulla Airport

Yongphulla Airport (also spelled Yonphula) is a small domestic airport located near Trashigang, a town in the Trashigang District in Bhutan. It is currently one of only four airports in Bhutan.

Located at 27.2564, 91.5144 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Bhutan, Trashigang District