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Trashi Yangtse
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💡 Tips
- Visit Chorten Kora, a spectacular stupa modeled after Boudhanath in Nepal; it's especially bustling during the spring festivals.
- The town is the center of traditional Bhutanese wood carving; look for artisans making 'dappa' (wooden bowls) in local workshops.
- Explore the traditional paper-making process (De-sho) at the local paper factory, a great place to buy unique souvenirs.
- The drive from Trashigang is winding; start early in the day to enjoy the scenery and avoid afternoon fogs.
🍽 Food
Potatoes cooked in local cheese and mild chilies, available in most small restaurants near the stupa.
Warm up with a cup of traditional salted butter tea in local cafes while exploring the town center.
Steamed dumplings filled with cheese or meat are a popular quick bite in the small local restaurants.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Trashi Yangtse is the best place in Bhutan to buy these beautiful, traditional lacquered wooden bowls from local carving workshops.
Purchase handmade paper products directly from the local institute or paper factory.
A short drive away in the northern valley, this pristine area is a winter roosting place for Black-necked Cranes.
The area around the river and stupa is incredibly peaceful for an evening stroll.
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Trashi Yangtse is the administrative capital of the Trashi Yangtse District in northeastern Bhutan, known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional arts. The town is famous for the Chorten Kora, a large white stupa built in 1740 modeled after the Boudhanath stupa in Nepal, which hosts two major annual festivals. Historically, Trashi Yangtse was an important center for trade and administration on the route to Tibet. Geographically, it is located in a deep valley at an elevation of 1,800 meters, surrounded by the Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is a critical wintering ground for the endangered black-necked cranes, highlighting the area's ecological importance. The town is also a renowned center for traditional Bhutanese crafts, particularly wood turning (dapa) and lacquer work. Modern Trashi Yangtse houses government offices, a hospital, and the School of Traditional Arts (Zorig Chusum), which preserves the country's artistic traditions.
- Location: Bhutan
- Nearby: Deothang (4 km)
- Population: ~3.025 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Sep–Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 5 | 13 | 27 | 95 | 137 | 182 | 244 | 185 | 124 | 64 | 6 | 3 |
Geography
Facts
- Trashi Yangtse is located at an elevation of about 1,830 meters in the Kholong Chhu valley.
- The Chorten Kora was constructed in 1740 by Lama Ngawang Loday.
- The town is renowned for the production of traditional wooden bowls known as 'Dapa'.
- The Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary borders the town and is a key ecological zone.
- The School of Traditional Arts (Zorig Chusum) trains students in 13 traditional crafts.
- The town hosts two major annual festivals: Namgang Kora and Tshechu Kora.
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