This region popularly called eastern circuit of Bhutan, over the time, has seen only few visitors. It yet to be explored, owes reasons to well-guarded isolation, largely, contributing in retaining its tradition, cultural, natural elements in nascent and pristine form. This journey not only exposes you to the natural beauty of the regions, it’s social, cultural, traditional dimensions and some of the oldest spiritual practice in the country but also unique community of Brokpa in Merak.
In Eastern Bhutan, 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.
However, despite this remoteness, the east is surprisingly densely populated. Most of the population live in remote settlements; secreted high above the road or in isolated valleys.
