The road from Mongar passes the Yadi loops.

Arriving in Trashigang is momentous as it marks the end of a 547-kilometre drive from Thimphu. Its proximity to Samdrup Jongkhar in the south-east bordering the Indian state of Assam has enabled it to grow as a centre of commerce in the east.

Trashigang is also a melting pot of hill tribe people who come to the town to trade. In particular, the unusual Merak and Sakteng people come to trade yak’s butter for provisions they need in the mountains. Merak and Sakteng ( now declared as restricted area for tourists) are located about 50 miles east of Trashigang close to the border with India’s Arunachal Pradesh. Trashigang Dzong sits on a jagged piece of land jutting out from the town and is the first landmark that can be seen from the road winding up to Trashigang. The dzong was built in 1659 and commands a spectacular view over the valley for which it is the administrative centre.

Accommodation in Trashigang

KELLING LODGE

The lodge offers breathtaking views of the Trashigang valley. The traditional style tourist lodge offers all the basic amenities. The lodge is a 20 minutes walk from the bustling crossroad of Trashigang Town, which is the centre of commerce for all the regions in the east. The nomads of Merak and Sakteng can be sighted bargaining or bartering with the merchants in their distinctive attires.
Room Capacity: 11 rooms

Facilities

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Attached Bathrooms
• Money Exchange
• IDD Telephone

Telephone:
975-421145