Exploring Trashigang: Top Places to Visit in Eastern Bhutan’s Cultural Hub

It boasts a beautiful landscape which is characterised with differences in altitude which vary from 600m to 4000m. You can read more about the Trashigang village . The region around Trashigang in Bhutan has a strong cultural heritage and its importance  as it is also a place where many groups of semi-nomadic people live. 

Trashigang Dzong in eastern Bhutan was built in 1659 by Trongsa PenlopMinjur Tenpa, to defend against Tibetan invasions. Trashigang served for centuries as an administrative headquarters and monastery, though government offices mostly relocated by 2011. There are so many hill stations in Bhutan which you can explore.

• Summer Season (April – June)

Summertime in Trashigang Bhutan is pleasant and warm. You can indulge in many outdoor activities like hiking and village exploring. A wide range of flowers blossom everywhere and a gentle breeze accompanies you all the time.

• Monsoon Season (July-September)

Trashigang in Bhutan experiences a wet season from July which lasts till early September. Despite the rainfall, the entire biodiversity radiates with freshness. It helps make your trip to Trashigang worth remembering.

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• Winter Season (November-March)

Wintertime in Trashigang Bhutan is cold and festive. Annual festivals are usually held during November and December. The temperature during the winter season drops to about 7 degree Celsius.