Royal Manas National Park (North)

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Where Bhutan's forests tumble down to meet the plains, tigers move through the undergrowth, elephants bathe in the rivers, and the air is thick with the calls of a hundred birds.

Spread across the subtropical lowlands of southern Bhutan, Royal Manas National Park is the country's oldest and most biodiverse protected area. Contiguous with India's Manas across the border, this lush, low-lying wilderness shelters tigers, elephants, the rare one-horned rhinoceros, golden langurs, wild water buffalo and a dazzling wealth of birdlife. It's a startling contrast to Bhutan's high-mountain image — steamy, green and teeming. For serious wildlife in Bhutan and the chance, however elusive, of tigers in Bhutan, few places compare. Among the most remarkable national parks in Bhutan, Royal Manas National Park Bhutan and Manas National Park Bhutan reward the intrepid, ranking high among wild things to do in Zhemgang. Plan your visit via the official Bhutan Tourism portal: bhutan.travel.

November to March, when cooler, drier weather makes the lowland forest more comfortable and wildlife easier to spot.

This remote park has genuinely restricted access, typically requiring special permits and arrangements through the park authorities, so plan well in advance with a licensed operator rather than expecting a casual visit — bring binoculars, and travel with a local guide who knows the trails and river routes.

This attraction can be easily woven into BreakBag Holidays' customised Bhutan tour packages, pairing Royal Manas with Zhemgang and south-central Bhutan's wild country.

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