About Trashi Yangtse

  • Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag was established in 1992 by splitting it from Trashigang Dzongkhag and it covers the area of 1,438.8 sq. km of subtropical and alpine forest. Trashiyangtse is one of the newest dzongkhags in the country at the altitude of 500 to 5400 m above sea level and houses the population of more thang seventeen thousand.

  • Agriculture and livestock farming is the main source of livelihood for majority of the population. The people of the region have developed incredible skill at woodworking and paper making. The items they produce such as traditional wooden bowls are prized throughout the country. It contains a major art school, the School of Traditional Arts, which is a sister school of the School of Traditional Arts in Thimphu and teaches six forms of art; painting, pottery, wood sculpture, wood-turning, lacquer-work and embroidery.

  • Trashi yangtse district is home to some of the country’s important protected areas. It contains the Kulong Chhu Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1993, which itself is part of the larger Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary. Bumdeling Sanctuary currently covers the northern half of Trashi yangtse (the gewogs of Bumdeling and Yangste), as well as substantial portions of neighboring districts.

  • With its wealth of natural, historical and cultural resources Trashi yangtse is a destination that visitors to Bhutan will never forget.

Popular Attractions

from our blog

Testimonials



ABTO Logo
TCB Logo
RGoB Logo
Drukair Logo
Airline Logo