Trashigang Distric
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.
Major Tourist Attractions in Trashigang Valley
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rangshikhar Lhakhang is the residence of Rangshikhar Rinpoche where most of the local people visit this temple and receive blessing from Rinpoche.
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.
Sherubtse College, located in Kanglung in the district of Trashigang in east Bhutan, is one of the oldest and largest colleges in the Royal University of Bhutan.
Khaling National Handloom is located at Khaling on Trashigang – Samdrupjongkhar highway. One can visit this handloom and learn & experiences the weaving culture of eastern Bhutan.