Destinations
Eastern Bhutan
Sharchop traditions, the weavers of Khoma, the sacred sites of Trashiyangtse and the Brokpa highlands of Merak and Sakteng.
Eastern Bhutan
Discover Eastern Bhutan
Eastern Bhutan brings together six districts: Mongar, Lhuentse, Trashigang, Trashiyangtse, Pema Gatshel and Samdrup Jongkhar.
Eastern Bhutan has a distinct cultural character, with Sharchop traditions, language, food, architecture and festivals forming an important part of the country’s cultural diversity. Discover the textiles of Khoma village in Lhuentse, the wood-carving and religious heritage of Trashiyangtse, the highland communities of Merak and Sakteng in Trashigang, and the south-eastern gateway of Samdrup Jongkhar.
Dzongkhags
Districts of Eastern Bhutan
Every district page lists its major attractions and experiences.
Eastern culture and rural landscapeMongarMongar is one of eastern Bhutan's major economic and administrative centres.Explore the district
Textiles, history and rural cultureLhuentseLhuentse is one of Bhutan's most culturally distinctive eastern districts.Explore the district
Eastern culture, highland communities and natureTrashigangTrashigang is the largest and one of the most culturally significant districts in eastern Bhutan.Explore the district
Religious heritage, handicrafts and natureTrashiyangtseTrashiyangtse is particularly famous for traditional arts, religious heritage and wood carving.Explore the district
Emerging destination, rural culture and naturePema GatshelPema Gatshel is a relatively unexplored eastern district with forests, valleys and traditional communities.Explore the district
Gateway, subtropical nature and eastern cultureSamdrup JongkharSamdrup Jongkhar is an important south-eastern gateway to Bhutan, with a warm subtropical environment.Explore the district
Places to visit
Highlights of Eastern Bhutan
Mongar
Eastern culture and rural landscape
- Mongar Dzong
- Mongar town
- Drametse Monastery
- Drametse village
Trashigang
Eastern culture, highland communities and nature
- Trashigang Dzong
- Rangjung
- Radhi
- Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary
Trashiyangtse
Religious heritage, handicrafts and nature
- Trashiyangtse Dzong
- Chorten Kora
- Gom Kora
- Bomdeling Wildlife Sanctuary
Pema Gatshel
Emerging destination, rural culture and nature
- Pema Gatshel Dzong
- Traditional villages
- Buddhist temples
- Forest landscapes
Samdrup Jongkhar
Gateway, subtropical nature and eastern culture
- Samdrup Jongkhar town
- Dewathang
- Traditional villages
- Forest areas
Festival experiences
Festivals in Eastern Bhutan
Festival dates change each year. Please confirm current dates with our team.
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