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Royal Manas National Park is Bhutan's oldest national park, covering 1,057 sq km of subtropical forest and grassland in Sarpang, Zhemgang and Pemagatshel districts. It adjoins Manas National Park in India and links through corridors to other Bhutanese parks. Tigers, elephants, gaur, golden langurs and four species of hornbill live here, and it is the only park in Bhutan with one horned rhinos and wild water buffalo.
Visitors need a park permit as well as their Bhutan entry permit, and foreign visitors travel with a licensed guide. The Panbang area offers community ecotourism with rafting, jungle walks and eco camps.
- How to Reach: Gelephu is the nearest town, reached by road from Assam or Thimphu, and has a small domestic airport. Panbang is reached by road through Zhemgang.
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