Must Visit Places in Trashigang
Trashigang — Where Culture Meets Wilderness – Discover with Bhutan Local Tour agent
Trashigang district, located at an elevation of (alt. 1100m/3610ft) – is the largest district in Bhutan covering an area of 2204.5 square kilometers. Its area extends to the easternmost corners of the kingdom, skirting up to the edge of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh making it one of the unique destinations for visitors planning their trip to Bhutan.
Trashigang is divided into three sub-districts and fifteen gewogs, with bustling little towns like Rangjung, Kanglung, and Wamrong serving as lively hubs of commerce and culture. Historically, this district thrived as a key stop on a busy trade route with Tibet. Even today, it remains an important junction where Bhutan’s east-west highway meets the route down to Samdrup Jongkhar and onward to India’s Assam. The colorful market here has enticed semi-nomadic herders from Merak and Sakteng for generations — their distinctive attire and way of life offering a unique cultural experience unlike anywhere else in Bhutan, which is why it is the must visit places during your Bhutan travel.
With an altitude ranging from 600 m to over 4000 m from sea level Trashigang is home to the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary. The Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, one of ten protected areas of Bhutan, was created in part to protect the migoi, a type of yeti, in whose existence most Bhutanese believe. The sanctuary covers the eastern third of the district (the gewogs of Merak and Sakteng), and is connected via biological corridor to Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary in Samdrup Jongkhar District to the south.
For your Bhutan tour, whether it’s the rich cultural traditions of the highland communities, the dramatic landscapes, or the story of the migoi(Yeti) that entices you, Trashigang offers an unforgettable glimpse into the spirit of amazing eastern Bhutan. Book your Tour to Bhutan with AD Atlas Discovery Gateways today to witness — a perfect addition to any Bhutan journey.
