Trashigang district has an altitude ranging from 600m to over 4000m above sea level and temperate climate. It is the largest district in Bhutan and lies on high above the bank of river Gamri Chhu. It was once the center of a busy trade with Tibet prior to Chinese occupation. Today it is the junction of the east west highway with road connecting to Samdrupjongkhar and then to the Indian state of Assam. Trashigang is also the market place mostly during the winter, for the people from Merak & Sakten – who are remarkable for their exceptional features and costumes. Trashigang is the easternmost corner of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Trashigang Dzong
Trashigang Dzong was built by Chogayl Minjur Tenpa, 1st Trogsa Penlop in the year 1667, overlooking the Dangmechu River. This dzong has been the political stronghold of eastern Bhutan for over 300years. Today, it serves as the district administration and religious center for the regions’ people. The famous three day Trashigang Festival takes place here […]
Radhi Village
Radhi village is very famous for textile production specially the raw silk (Bura). In winter if we visit this village we will see the young girls weaving in row. Radhi village is famous for two things, its rice fields and the skill of its weavers. It is often known as the ‘Rice Bowl of the […]
Rangjung Wosel Choeling Monastery
Rangjung Woesel Choeling Monastery is located in Eastern Bhutan under Trashigang district at Rangjung. The monastery was founded by His Eminence Dungsey Garab Dorje Rinpoche in the year 1989 with few monks and nuns. The objective of monastery is to provide a conducive haven for the study of Buddha dharma as expounded in the Dudjom […]
Khardung Anim Dratshang
Khardung Anim Dratshang was built by Dungse Garab Rinpoche as a branch of Ranjung Woesel Choeling Monastery. Here we can see young and old women pursuing the religious activities for the wellbeing of all the sentient beings. If one wants to learn more about their life styles, we can also stay overnight just next to […]
Rangshikhar Lhakhang
Rangshikhar Lhakhang is the residence of Rangshikhar Rinpoche where most of the local people visit this temple and receive blessing from Rinpoche.It is located roughly 10 km north of Trashigang town and can be an excellent place to make a short drive with hike from Trashigang town or from Lingkhar Lodge. The monastery is located […]
Bartsham Chadhor Lhakhang
Bartsham Chador Lhakhang got a very fascinating tales about famous thumb size replica of Chador (Varjapani). This is one of the very old and sacred monastery in Eatsern Bhutan, Trashigang. Chador Lhakhang is considered to be one of the most important and sacred monasteries in east Bhutan. This monastery was earlier known as Goemba Ringbu. […]