Trashigang lies in the far east of Bhutan, and is the country’s largest district. Trashigang town, on the hillside above the Gamri Chu (river), was once the center for a busy tread with Tibet. Today it is the junction of the east-west highway, with road connections to Samdrupjongkhar and then into the Indian stste of Assam. This town is also the principal market place for the semi-nomadic people of Merak and Sakteng, whose way of dress is unique in Bhutan.
 
TRASHIGANG DZONG:
Built in 1667 by Chogyal Minjue Tempa, the fortress has been the political stronghold of eastern Bhutan for over 300 years. Today dzong served as the administrative seat for the district as well as home of the monk body. The dzong commands a remarkable view over the surrounding countryside.
 
Trashigang is one of the largest districts in the kingdom, Trashigang spans the eastmost corner of the kingdom, skirting up to the edge of the Indian Arunachal Pradesh. The district has an altitude ranging from 600m to over 4,000m above sea level and temperate climate with an annual rainfall ranging from 1,000mm to 2,000mm. Bhutan’s biggest river, the Dangme chu, flow through the district.The 650 sq. km Sakten Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many species of mixed conifers and Rhododendrons.
 
YONPHU LHAKHANG:
The Yonphu Lhakhanghouses several sacred relics. A Terchham festival each year commemorates the feast of religious luminaries like Guru Padmasambhava, Guru Chhowang and Sadag (Pema Lingpa’s youngest son). The yak chams or “ Dance of the yaks” and Ache Lhamo dance are unique to the Brokpas of Merak and Sakteng Valleys. In Yonphu Lhakhag one encounters some of the most unique dance in Bhutan.
 
 
BROKPAS DRESS:
Brokpas dress differently as they make their living herding yaks in harsher mountain conditions, their garments are made of heavier materials woven from a combination of animal hair yak hide. The sale and barter of dairy produce from the yaks constitute the Brokpas main source of income.
 
SHERUBTSE COLLEGE:
Today Sherubtse College is home for more than thousand Bhutanese students pursuing various academic studies, and is an important training ground for the country’s future leaders.
 
GOM KORA:
24 km. from Trashigang, the temple of Gom Kora is set on a small alluvial plateau overlooking the river. Surrounded by rice fields and clumps of banana trees, it looks like an oasis in an arid landscape. It is one of the famous places where Guru Rinpoche meditated in order to subdue a demon which dwelt in a huge black rock.