Eastern Bhutan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region (dsongdey) of Bhutan
About Eastern Bhutan
The predominant ethnic group in Eastern Bhutan are Sharchops, who are generally followers of the Nyingma tradition of Buddhism and tend to be shorter and stockier than people in other parts of the country. Another characteristic of Eastern Bhutan is that the cities and towns are generally built on mountain slopes, a notable exception being Samdrup Jongkhar which is in a valley on the Indian border. Lhuentse District is one of Bhutan's remotest and least developed districts, and the landscape in the north is dominated by the Himalayas. The district is famous for its beautiful and intricate woven cloth. There are no shops selling it, but no doubt pieces can be bought by visiting the houses of weavers - the village of Khoma is an especially good place to look.
Top Attractions in Eastern Bhutan
Explore the best things to see and do in Eastern Bhutan:
- ★Sherabtse College
Eastern Bhutan Travel Guide Sections
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