gasa:

gasa is one of the least populated (approximately 3000 inhabitants) and northernmost districts in bhutan. the place is very beautiful and is inhabited by the layaps. the main income is derived from the products made from yaks, such as cheese, butter and yak meat. the gasa tshachhu or the gasa hot springs located close to the banks of mo chhu river, is one of the most popular hot springs in bhutan and are one of the main reasons as to why tourists visit gasa.

gelephu:

it is located on the indian border, about 30 km to the east of sarpang, the dzongkhag. it is one of the road entry points into bhutan from india. phuntsholing to its west and samdrup jongkhar to its east are two other road entry points into bhutan.

haa valley:

adjoining the districts of paro, chhukha and samtse, haa valley is one of the most picturesque places in the kingdom, spread over an area of 1706 sq. km. it was known for its animist tradition during the pre- buddhist era. inhabitants of haa then believed in offering animal blood to their local deities. however, after the visit of the tantric master, guru padmasambhava, in the 8th century the inhabitants were transformed into peaceful buddhists. guru padmasambhava, subdued the local deities such as ap chundu and made them the guardians of the buddhist tradition. traces of this belief system are still noticed in the form of festivals and rituals. key attractions here include kila goemba (a nunnery), lhakhang nagpo (black temple), lhakhang kharpo (white temple), wangchuck lo dzong (haa dzong built in 1915) and chhundu lhakhang (buddhist temple)

samdrup jongkhar:

samdrup jongkhar town holds the distinct honor of being one of the oldest town in bhutan. this border town is a bustling little settlement which is packed with shopkeepers and hawkers from across the border. the town is located at the south-eastern part of bhutan and borders the indian state of assam. as a border town, samdrup jongkhar is often used as the entry point for merchants and tourists entering eastern bhutan overland.

tsirang:

tsirang is one of the 20 dzongkhag comprising bhutan. it is famous for its gentle slopes, mild climates and rich biodiversity. it is located in the south-central part of the country and has an area of 638.3sq.km. the altitude ranges from 400 to 2000 meters above sea level. approximately 58% of the land is under forest cover while 42% is under agricultural cultivation.

trashigang (altitude 1,500 mtrs):

trashigang is the country’s largest district set on the banks of the gamri chhu. it is a junction which connects samdrupjongkhar in the with central and western districts. it lies at an elevation of 1,500 m. the key sightseeing here is the dzong which is also known as ‘the fortress of the auspicious hill’ built in 1659, to defend against tibetan invasions. it serves as the administrative and religious seat for the trashigang district

zhemgang:

it lies in the south central part of bhutan. zhemgang is one of bhutan’s least discovered districts and a destination that is truly a “off the beaten track”. the temperature is moderately cool that translates it into a biodiversity hotspot which is home to as many as 22 endangered species including the golden langur. agriculture and farming forms the main backdrop of livelihood.