Tashiyangtse is a small town and administrative headquarters of Tashiyangtse District in Eastern Bhutan.
Understand
[edit]Tashiyangtse is considered one of the more picturesque towns in Eastern Bhutan.
Get in
[edit]By bus
[edit]Sangay Transport buses depart Thimphu bus station daily at 7AM. They reach Tashiyangtse the following day at 5PM (there is an overnight stop in Bumthang). Nu1,100 (excluding overnight hotel charge).
Get around
[edit]The town is very small and can be covered on foot. Taxis are available to outlying areas.
See
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- Chorten Kora - built in the 18th century to suppress negative forces, the chorten is an impressive structure that is modelled on the famous Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu.
- Zorig Chusom, Rigney, ☏ +975 04 781141. M-Sa: 8AM-3PM. A college of tradional arts. Guests welcome to tour the facility and watch the craftsmen at work
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- Hand crafted wooden bowls (dapa), Namsey Gatshel Retail Shop, Main Town. ☏+975 17701237/17694903. A shop specializing in locally crafted wooden bowls and cups
Eat
[edit]Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Hotel Karmaling, Chorten Kora, ☏ +975 4 781113, +975 17731140. A 15-room hotel near Chorten Kora. Restaurant and bar. Clean and well maintained.
Connect
[edit]There are a number of ATM machines in the town