What is "dhur"

Dhur or D°ur ( Dzongkha: དུར་; Wylie: dur) is a town in western Chhoekhor Gewog, Bumthang District in central Bhutan.

Dhur is the main area where Brokkat, one of the endangered languages of Bhutan, is spoken.

The Dhur is a river in the district ( Dzongkhag) of Bumthang in the northeast of Bhutan. It is a headstream of the Menchugang.

The Dhur is about 25 km long, then it flows together with the Ramling forming the Menchugang. Several hot springs are found on its estuary.

The region around the Dhur is mostly a coniferous forest wherein grows Pinus wallichiana. The area is known for its remarkably rich flora. Many plants are endemic to the narrow river valley, such as Lilium sherriffiae, a rare type of lily; a rare type of pedicularis, called Pedicularis dhurensis, was named after the river.

Category:Bhutan Category:Rivers of Asia