| Tashi
Gang - (1,100m/3,610ft)
 Tashigang
is situated on the banks of the Gamri Chu in the far east of
the country. This is the biggest and the most important district
of Bhutan and is 91 kilometers from Mongar and 180 kilometers
from Samdrup Jongkhar. Historically, Tashigang enjoyed its importance
as the main center of business with Tibet. Tashigang is well
connected with the Indian state Assam. Guwahati is only 110
kilometers from Tashigang.
What to see in Tashigang:
 Tashigang
Dzong : This Dzong was built in 1667 by Chogyal Minjur Tempa
on a hill slope besides river Manas. The Dzong was from where
the entire eastern region was governed from the late 17th century
until unification of the country at the beginning of the 20th
Century. It still plays an important role in administration
of the region. This is also the house of the local monk body.
Gom Kora: According to the Bhutanese
Mythology Guru Rinpoche meditated here to restrain a demon leaving
in huge black rock. The temple is constructed where the Guru
meditated. The Gom Kora temple is set up on a small plateau
overlooking the river and is surrounded by banana trees and
rice fields. |
