Trashigang

The largest and liveliest district in Eastern Bhutan, Trashigang is the business and cultural centre of the area. Located on a mountainside with a view of the Drangme Chhu River, it embodies a powerful fusion of eastern Bhutanese culture, trade, and custom.

• Scenic Views: Set on a hillside along the Dangme Chhu, Bhutan’s largest river, Trashigang offers sweeping vistas and a sense of connection to history.
• Cultural Hub: The town is a marketplace for the semi-nomadic Merak and Sakteng communities, known for their distinctive traditional clothing.
• Nature & Wildlife: Home to the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, created to protect the mythical migoi (yetis), linked to Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary.
• Education: Discover Sherubtse College, Bhutan’s first accredited college, now part of the Royal University system.