Tsirang is noted for its gentle slopes and mild climates. The dzongkhag is also noted for its rich biodiversity; however, it is one of the few dzongkhags without a protected area. One of Bhutan’s longest rivers, the Punatsang Chhu or Sankosh river flows through the district. It is the main district where the Lhotshampa resides. It has many beautiful places such as Rigsum Pemai Dumra, Pemachoeling Heritage Forest, Tsirang Namgyel Chholing Dratshang, and Nye.
SOME OF THE TOP ATTRACTIONS ARE :
PEMACHOELING HERITAGE FOREST
is Located almost 30km away from Damphu town, the site has a ruin of a dzong, which according to locals is more than 200 years old. It is believed that the fortress belonged to a powerful local king (Raja) by the name Sang Sup Gyap. Tsirangtoe Central School and Geog Administration have established a heritage forest at the ruin dzong and Nye site at Tsirangtoe geog with fund support from Nature Conservation Division (NCD), Department of Forests and Park Services.
“The concept of Pemachoeling Heritage Forest is preserving the forest which is surrounding sites of ecological, spiritual, and religious significance and established in areas that can protect natural forests and rehabilitate degraded forest ecosystems around monasteries, religious and spiritual sites, national monuments, lakes, and critical watersheds. An area of 18.211 hectares (45 acres) comprised mostly of Pinus roxburghii, followed by Schima wallichii, Quercus griffithii, Quercus lanata, Lyonia ovelifolia, and others.
RIGSUM PEMAI DUMRA
is considered the most impressive Park in the heart of Damphu Town for people from all walks of life. The park is surrounded by varieties of flowers & plants and has two huge concrete gazebos,a fountain, a Mani Dungkor, An artificial Lake with an arched bridge over it a children’s playing zone.
TSRIRANG NAMGYEL CHHOLING DRATSANG
is the avenue for rituals and the annual Tsirang Tsechu. The annual Tshechu is the biggest festival in the southern town of Tsirang.
The festival attracts people from all over the region. Several distinctive kinds of mask dances are performed. Traditional dances, music, and color to the festive mood. The Thongdrol (large tapestry) of Guru Rimpoche is unfurled on the final day of the Tshechu. Tsirang Tsechu takes place towards the end of March annually.
