Trashigang lies above the Gumri
river and is the largest district in Bhutan. It is much busier than
other Bhutanese towns due to its proximity to Samdrup Jongkhar in
the south has enabled it to grow as a centre of commerce. Trashigang
is used as the market place for the hill people from Merak &
Sakteng who are known for their exceptional features and for their
costume made of Sheep skin and Yak wool. The hat that they wear
is unusual but has a significance of its own. It is very different
from customary Bhutanese clothing. The 17th century Dzong is built
on top of a cliff and serves as an administrative centre.
Tashi Yangtse: formerly a subdivision of Trashigang
is one of the new districts. Yangtse Dzong is half an hour walk
from the road. A town has developed around Chorten Kora, one of
only two chortens built in a Nepalese style and a spot where Guru
Padmasambhava is believed to have had a vision that a temple and
a chorten would be built. The area is also known for its exceptional
woodcraft. Another temple lies on the banks of the Gumri river
known as the Gom Kora dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava where he
supposed to have subdued a demon in form of a Garuda. A festival
takes place every year at this temple.
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