Aja-nye cave - AH is a sacred Buddhist symbol and nye means 100. The name is derived from the 100 AH symbols that miraculously appeared on the walls of the cave. Guru Rinpoche practiced meditation here, and it is a major pilgrimage site. Aja-nye is a one day walk from Yadi.
Yongla Gompa is a famous monastery perched high above the village of Oron.
Bhangtar, an area inhibited by many Bhutanese of Nepalese origin. The clean river and wide valley offer a good place for a picnic and swimming (though not in the rainy season).
The Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) is a common site in the district, especially around Bangtar.
Sherabtse College, Kanglung - the country's highest institute of education.
Trashigang dzong, Trashigang - a traditional dzong perched on a hill top
Chorten Kora - an impressive stupa similar to the famous Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
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