Trashigang district is the most densely populated district in Bhutan. Raw silk weaving is popular in Radhi village. Semi-nomadic peoples live in the north east side of Trashigang and have unique customs.

Trashigang Dzong

Trashigang Dzong, which means ‘the fortress of the auspicious mountain’, was built by Pekar Choepel in 1659 on the order from Trongsa Penlop. The Dzong was occupied in the 12th century by one of the kings in eastern Bhutan, who settled there and built a fort, which he named Bengkhar.

Gomkora

It is 24 kms from Trashigang town and is one of the most famous places where Guru Rimpoche meditated to subdue a demon which lived in a big rock. The small temple was built in the 17th century under the orders of Trongsa Penlop Minjur Tempa. It contains statues of Guru Rimpoche and Chenrezig.

Rangjung Yozercholing Gonpa

It is 18 kms drive from Trashigang town, following the Gamrichu and is a half hour drive.