Mongar Dzongkhag is 450 km east of Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. It lies between 27.25˚ latitude and 91.2˚ longitude. It has an area of about 1,940.26 sq.km with elevation ranging from 400-4000 meters above sea level. The lower and the southern parts are sub tropical while northern and the higher regions have temperate climatic conditions. Summer can be hot and humid and winter cold. The Dzongkhang is enclaved by Trashigang, Lhuentshe, Pema Gatshel, Samdrup Jongkhar, Zhemgang and Bumthang Dzongkhags. The kuri chhu, Sheri chhu and Dangme chhu are important rivers in the Dzongkhang.