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Trashigang

06.02.09

This is the largest district in Bhutan and it lies in the far east on the banks of the river Gamri Chu. It was once the center of a busy trade with Tibet. Today it is the junction of the east west highway with road connecting to Samdrupjongkhar and then to the Indian state of Assam. The nomadic people from Merak and Sakten who are remarkable for their exceptional features and costumes use this town as their market place mostly during winter.The following are some of the prominent places to visit in Trashigang.

Gom Kora: It is said that the Guru meditated in this place to subdue a demon that dwell in big rock. A temple was then built.