|  Tashiyangtse
- (1,700m/5,580ft)
This is the district town of Tashiyangtse
District. A beautiful river passes by the town and a walk along
the riverside is a great experience for the visitor. The town
itself is famous for its wooden items.
Places to see in Tashiyangtse:
Chorten Kora : This Stupa is situated in the lower riverbank
of Tashiyangtse. This is one of the two temples of Bhutan that
are made in Nepalese style. Lama Ngwang Loday built this white
stupa in 1740. 'Kora' means the yearly celebration which takes
place in the second month of the Lunar Calendar. This Stupa
has four eyes depicted in each side following the structure
of the Swayambhu temple of Kathmandu in Nepal.
 Bomdeling
: This place is famous for the black necked cranes. The migratory
birds visit here every year. The cranes leave Bhutan
during the winter months to come to India for warmer climate.
Institute for Zorig Chusum : This institute
showcases the ancient art crafts of Bhutan. Here students can
study the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. |
