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Just a tiny percentage of visitors to Bhutan make the long journey to Trashigang in the far east, crossing the 3,800 meter Thrumshing La and driving through villages clinging to steep hillsides.

Local trade

Buddhist devotee, Tashigang, BhutanThe bustling town was once the center for trade with Tibet and is the principal marketplace for the semi-nomadic people of Merak and Sakteng who come to trade their yak butter for other provisions to take back to the mountains.

The town is also home to the country’s only university while surrounding villages produce unique natural dyed textiles.

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Suggested itinerary featuring Trashigang

This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Trashigang, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of Trashigang

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