Trashigang

“The Jewel of the East”, Trashigang is one of Bhutan’s most happening towns. It spans the easternmost corners of the kingdom, expanding to the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Set on a scenic hillside, Trashingang was once a bustling trade centre for merchants seeking to barter their goods in Tibet. It is now the junction of the East-West highway with road connections to Samdrup Jongkhar and Indian state of Assam.

Attractions
Gom Kora ? Located 24km away from Trashigang, Gom Kora temple is situated on a small alluvial plain overlooking the river. Surrounded by rice fields and clumps of banana trees, the temple looks like an oasis in an arid landscape.

Trashigang Dzong ? Built in the year 1659, the Trashigang Dzong serves as the home of the monk body. The dzong offers a remarkable view over the surrounding countryside.

Radha Village ? Famed for its rice fields and the skills of its weavers, Radhi Village is often known as the ‘Rice Bowl of the East’. People here make living from fine raw silk or bura textiles during the off-agricultural seasons.

Trashigang Tsechu ? This three day annual festival is held in Trashigang Dzong during the 7th to 11th days of the tenth month of the Bhutanese calendar (December). The Tsechu is attended by the Brokpas, a semi-nomadic tribe residing in the valleys of Merak and Sakteng, the Khengpa community and people from as far as Samdrup Jongkhar, Pema Gatshel and Trashi Yangtse.

Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary ? Trashigang is also home to the famous Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the ten protected areas of Bhutan, and was created in part to protect the migoi, a type of yeti.