Phongmey 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.
Bhutan Biological Corridors
A comprehensive guide to Bhutan's nine biological corridors connecting the country's protected areas, covering 51.44% of national territory under conservation, with details on each corridor's location, connected parks, and key species.
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.
Biological Corridor 9
Biological Corridor 9 (BC-9) is the newest addition to Bhutan's network of biological corridors, connecting Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary and Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary in eastern Bhutan. Covering 216 square kilometres across six gewogs in Trashigang and Trashiyangtse districts, the corridor was formally declared by the National Assembly in November 2023, completing the Bhutan Biological Corridor Complex and increasing the country's protected area coverage to approximately 52 per cent of its total geographical area.
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