Bhutan - Eastern Bhutan (PDF Chapter)

This is the Eastern Bhutan chapter from Lonely Planet’s Bhutan guidebook.

Intrepid travellers venturing to the rugged east of Bhutan are rewarded with fascinating vil-lages and towns little influenced by tourism, group-free dzongs and temples, beautiful silks and amazing embroidery. Many are lured by the magnificent bird-filled forests – wilderness havens for unique wildlife.

• wander the narrow streets of Trashigang, one of Bhutan’s most attractive and lively towns
• maps
• watch and listen for the rare and colourful birdlife for which Bhutan is famous around Yong Khola
• transport
• detour to the 45m-high statue of Guru Rinpoche at Taki La, on the way to Lhuentse
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Mongar Dzongkhag, Mongar & Around, Lhuentse Dzongkhag, Lhuentse & Around, Trashigang Dzongkhag, Trashigang & Around, Merak & Around, Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag, Trashi Yangtse & Around, Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag, Samdrup Jongkhar & Around.