The region covers an area of 1,807 square kilometers, and is separated from the neighboring districts by high mountain passes. It shares borders with Wangdiphodrang to the west, Bumthang to the northeast, Zhemgang to the southeast and sarbang to the south. The Trongsa district has five blocks and is home to about 261 monpas, one of the ethnic inhabitants of the region. The Monpa people are believed to be among the oldest inhabitants of Bhutan. Originally hunter gatherers, Monpa tribals were formerly entirely dependent on the forest resources for their daily needs, but today community-based tourism is providing alternative source of income and livelihood for the people and their crafts. Still, their respect for nature is reflected in their animistic spiritual traditions’ unique fabric woven from the nettle plant called Pagay provides the material for their dress.

In the 14^th century, the Terton (treasure discoverer) Dorji Lingpa discovered several treasures from the Jamba Lhakhang in Bumthang, and began preaching the teaching of Lama Kadue (a special ritual) and Dzongchen Tawa Lyonyang (another religious practice) in Trongsa. During that time, his main follower and disciple, Tshulthrim Namgyal, founded the Drala Goemba. Tshulthrim Lopen Khentse Sheynyen later renovated and enlarged the monastery.

TRONGSA (2,300m/7,545ft):
This town perched on steep slopes above a river gorge, forms the central hub of the nation and is the place from where attempts at unifying the country were launched in firmer times. The landscape around Trongsa is spectacular and its impressive dzong, stretched along a ridge above a ravine, first comes into view about an hour before the winding, mountain road leads you into the town itself.
 
CHENDEBJI CHORTEN:
En route to Trongsa is Chendebji Chorten, patterned on Kathmandu’s Swayambhunath Stupa, with eyes painted at the four cardinal points. It was built in the 18^th century by Lama Shida from Tibet, to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot.
 
TRONGSA DZONG:
Built in 1648, it was the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan. Both the first and second kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient seat. All four kings were invested as Trongsa Penlop (“governor”) prior to ascending the throne, and the present Crown Prince now holds the post. The dzong is a massive structure with many levels, sloping down the contours of the ridge on which it is built. Because of the dzong’s highly strategic position, on the only connecting route between east and west, the Trongsa Penlop was able to control effectively the whole of the central and eastern regions of the country from here.
 
TA DZONG:
This watchtower, which once guarded Trongsa Dzong from internal rebellion, stands on steep slopes above the town. Climb up the part to visit Ta Dzong which now houses a shrine dedicated to the epic hero, King Geser Ling. A visit to this former watchtower provides visitors with an insight into the history of Bhutan’s monarchs. Now this fortress has been made into museum where the visitor can visit.
 
KUENGA RABTEN PALACE:
The  Kuenga Rabten Palace ,located 23km south of Trongsa town,is historically significant as the winter home of the second king.The first floor was used to store food ,the second as the living quarters of the royal attendants and the third floor housed the quarters and the king’s private chapel.

Among the regions sacred monuments, the Nubji Lhakhang in korphu block commemorates the belief that Guru Padmasambhava meditated on the sacred spot while returning from Bumthang ,on his way to India in the 8^th century. The place was a battlefield in the war between king Sindhu Raja of Bumthang and king Naoche of Assam, and a holy rock on the spot marks a peace agreement brokered by the guru.

Trongsa is also well known in the country for its folk songs and dances, and some of the best traditional singers in the country come from this region. An exotic folkdance from the region called the “Nubi Zhey” is performed during special occasions such as the Tshechu festival and Bhutan’s National Day. Buddhism and Bon practices coexist peacefully in the cultural lives of the region’s people.

JIGME SINGYE WANGCHUCK NATIONAL PARK:
The Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park,Located in the region,boasts several wildlife species like red  panda, golden Langur,Sambar,Musk deer,Himalayan black bear,tiger,leopard and some 449 species of birds. The mangde Chhu flows through the district, providing and important marker between the various sub-divisions of the region.