Pemagatshel is considered as the lotus garden of happiness as the name derived from the name of lotus flower. The district covers with an area of 517.8 sq. km with 11 sub-divisions (Blocks) with 2,547 households. The elevations in Pemagatshel range from 1,000 meters to 3,500 meters from the sea level. The annual rain fall of 1,500 mm to 3,000 mm makes the region verdant and lush in most part.
 
Historically, Pemagatshel was one of the four approaches to Bhutan known by the old name of Dungsamkha. In Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel’s time, it marked the far eastern edge of the kingdom. Forest constitutes 53% of the land area in this region, comprising mainly of coniferous and broadleaf species. About 45% of the total area is agricultural farmland.
 
The main inhabitants of Pemagatshel are called Tshanglas. Although the language of Tshangla Kha is spoken in other part of eastern Bhutan as well, the dilect in Pemagatshel differs in tonality and pronunciation. Women in Pemagatshel are exceptional weavers and the Lungsemo and Aiekapur, made from Bura or raw silk are a specialty of the region.
 
Farmers here grow maize, orange, banana and other fruits comprise the main cash crops. Potato is another major agricultural produce for local farmers. They also produce cardamom and ginger.
 
YONGLA GOEMBA:
This Yongla Goemba , one of the holiest shrines in eastern Bhutan, sits on a mountain shaped auspiciously like a Phurba or ritual dagger. The monastery overlooks the national highway connecting Samdrup Jongkhar to Trashigang. Built in the 18^th century by Jigme Kuendrel, the Trongsa Penlop camped at the monastery during a campaign in the Duar war of 1864. The strategic location of Yongla Goemba enabled the Penlop to make surprise attracts on British troops camped in the lower foothills of Dewathang.
 
KHERI GOEMBA:
The Kheri Goemba founded by Kheydrup Kuenga Wangpo in the late 15^th century while on his way to Bodh Gaya, India, for pilgrimage, is located five kilometers outside Pemagatshel town. The Lektiri Goemba in Goemba Singma village is another place of interest.