Eastern Bhutan is a beautiful and culturally rich region known for its pristine forests, mountains, traditional villages, monasteries, handicrafts and unique local traditions for tourist sites. Compared with western Bhutan, it receives fewer tourists, making it suitable for travelers looking for peaceful and authentic experiences.
Mongar is an important town in eastern Bhutan and a popular stop for travelers exploring the eastern region as tourist. It is surrounded by green mountains, forests and traditional villages, therefore attractive for cultural tourism, nature tourism, bird-watching and sightseeing as photography Tour.
Major tourist attractions in Mongar
Mongar Dzong
A beautiful fortress-monastery overlooking the town and an important religious and administrative center.
Drametse Lhakhang
An important monastery famous for the traditional Drametse Ngacham masked dance in eastern Bhutan.
Lhuntse is a remote and culturally rich district in northeastern Bhutan. It is particularly well known for its traditional textile arts, monasteries and beautiful mountain landscapes of Bhutan, and especially suitable for cultural tourism, religious tourism, handicrafts, traditional weaving and rural tourism.
Major tourist attractions in Lhuntse
Lhuntse Dzong
A historic fortress-monastery situated dramatically above the Kuri Chhu River important religious and administrative center.
Khoma Village
Famous for Kishuthara weaving traditional of Bhutan, a highly valued traditional Bhutanese silk textile.
Takila Monastery
A pilgrimage site famous for its large statue of Guru Rinpoche and spectacular surroundings in Eastern part of Bhutan.
Trashigang is one of the major town and cultural centers of eastern Bhutan, also unvisited tourist destinations in Bhutan. It is surrounded by mountains and deep valleys and is known for its historic monasteries, traditional villages and vibrant local culture.
Major tourist attractions in Trashigang
Trashigang Dzong
A historic fortress-monastery overlooking the Drangme Chhu River. It is one of the important landmarks of eastern Bhutan.
Rangjung Woesel Choeling Monastery
A significant Buddhist monastery known for its religious and cultural importance.
Merak and Sakteng
Remote highland communities famous for the distinctive lifestyle, traditions and dress of the Brokpa people of Bhutan.
Radhi Village
known for traditional rice farming and weaving, making it an interesting destination for cultural and rural tourism of Bhutan.
Trashiyangtse is a scenic district in northeastern Bhutan, known for its Buddhist heritage, traditional arts and beautiful valleys. It provides a peaceful setting for visitors interested in culture and nature of Bhutan.
Major tourist attractions in Trashiyangtse
- Chorten Kora, one of the most famous Buddhist monuments in eastern Bhutan. The annual Chorten Kora festival attracts people from Bhutan and nearby Arunachal Pradesh in India attends the religious activities.
- Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary, a very protected natural area with rich biodiversity and important habitat for the black-necked crane bird during the winter months, bird-watching and experiencing rural communities tour can be done during your Bhutan Tour.
- Trashiyangtse town and Dzong, known for traditional handicrafts, particularly woodworking and woodturning.
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