Bidung Gewog
A village block of Trashigang dzongkhag.
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Trashigang District
Trashigang District (Dzongkha: བཀྲ་ཤིས་སྒང་རྫོང་ཁག) is the largest and most populous district in eastern Bhutan, serving as the political and commercial centre of the eastern region. Home to the historic Trashigang Dzong and a diverse population including the Sharchop people, it is known for its rich cultural traditions, weaving heritage, and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Kinzang Lhamo
Kinzang Lhamo is a Bhutanese marathon and ultramarathon runner who represented Bhutan at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Bhutanese athlete to complete an Olympic marathon. A soldier in the Royal Bhutan Army, she received a standing ovation from spectators as she crossed the finish line in 80th place.
Kanglung
A small town in Trashigang District, eastern Bhutan, at approximately 1,930 metres elevation, home to Sherubtse College — the country's oldest institution of higher education.
Trashigang
Trashigang ("The Jewel Fortress") is the largest district in eastern Bhutan and home to the commercial hub of the eastern region. Centred on the historic Trashigang Dzong, built in 1659, the area encompasses 15 gewogs, Sherubtse College, and culturally significant communities including Radhi and Merak-Sakteng.
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