The Eastern circuit of the Kingdom of Bhutan includes the districts of Mongar, Lhuntse, Tashi Yangtse, Tashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar. Being one of the least explored regions of the kingdom, it offers some of most authentic experiences for adventure-oriented travelers. With an unspoiled natural beauty of towering cliffs and pristine forests as far as the eye can see, the region also has a great variation in altitude and climatic conditions. These lush, breathtaking environments make it a perfect location for day hikes or longer treks.
In addition to the regular Buddhist festivals, travelers here have the opportunity to experience some of the country’s most ancient spiritual practices while observing Animistic and Bon religious rituals.
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The Eastern circuit of the Kingdom of Bhutan includes the districts of Mongar, Lhuntse, Tashi Yangtse, Tashigang and Samdrup Jongkhar. Being one of the least explored regions of the kingdom, it offers some of most authentic experiences for adventure-oriented travelers. With an unspoiled natural beauty of towering cliffs and pristine forests as far as the eye can see, the region also has a great variation in altitude and climatic conditions. These lush, breathtaking environments make it a perfect location for day hikes or longer treks.
In addition to the regular Buddhist festivals, travelers here have the opportunity to experience some of the country’s most ancient spiritual practices while observing Animistic and Bon religious rituals.
Accommodation facilities in this rural area are a bit more Spartan than other parts of the country but with the option to either camp out under the canopy of twinkling stars or experience the genuine warmth and hospitality of the locals as you stay in a local homestay, you are unlikely to really miss the comforts of a traditional hotel room.
Spanning the eastern most corners of the Kingdom, Trashigang goes all the way to the Indian border. The country’s largest river, the Dangmechu, flows through Trashigang. A treasure trove of natural, historical and cultural resources Trashiyangtse is one of the most memorable destinations in Bhutan to visit. And its rich cultural and ethnic diversity has resulted in an interesting mix of languages and cultural practices in the region. The people here are incredibly skilled at woodwork and paper making, and their traditional crafts are prized throughout the country. In contrast, Mongar’s landscape is a mixture of stark cliffs and deep gorges set amidst dense conifer forests. But like Trashiyangtse, Mongar is also renowned for its weavers and textiles. Some of the country’s finest fabrics come from here. The ancient region of Kurtoe or Lhuntse lies in the North Eastern corner of Bhutan and offers visitors views of cliffs towering above river gorges and dense coniferous forests. The weavers here are quite famous for their distinctive textiles. Especially, the Kurtoep women are adept in the art of weaving a textile called Kishuthara. The districts in the country’s eastern region are rounded up by Samdrup Jongkhar in the South Eastern region of Bhutan and Pemagatshel Dzongkhag.
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