Trashigang
In the far east of Bhutan, on the banks of Dangmechhu, lies Trashigang, one of the larger districts of the country with total area about 3066.90 square kilometers. As a center of the eastern region it was once the center of a busy trade route with Tibet. Trashigang shares borders with Mongar in the west, Samdrup Jongkhar and Pemagatshel in the South, Trashi Yangtse in the north and Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in the east. Trashigang is 555 km away from Thimphu, the capital city. Dangme chu, one of the largest river in the country passes through the District. The elevation ranges from 600 m to over 4500 m above sea level. The climate is mainly temperate.
Places of interest:
- Chorten Kora in Tashi Yangtse
- Khaling Handloom Center and the Radi Village which is the gateway to Merak and Sakten in the easternmost part of Bhutan.
- Trashigang Dzong: It was built in 1659 by Trongsa Penlop, Chogyel Minjur Tempa. Trashigang Dzong translates as ‘the Fortress of the Auspicious Mountain’.
- Merak and Sakteng: It is one of the remotest places in Bhutan and has been recently opened up to tourists. Here one can witness the nomadic lifestyle of the people.