A pleasant walk of about three hours following the Kholongchhu river from Chorten Kora, Bomdeling is an annual migration place for black-necked cranes, which fly over from nearby Tibet to pass the winter months in a warmer climate. On the way one can also visit the farm houses and their make shift cottage industry where they churn out bowls, cups and plates of wood.

Constructed in 1740 by Lama Ngawang Loday, it is built in the same style as Bodnath Stupa in Nepal, with eyes painted at the four cardinal points.  It was consecrated by the 13th Chief Abbot Sherub Wangchuk. During the second month of the lunar calendar there is an interesting celebration here, known as ‘Kora’ during which it is frequented not just by the locals from eastern Bhutan but also by the people from Arunachal Pradesh.

One of the oldest Dzongs to have been built in the region, Dongdi Dzong is located on a small spur flanked by Kholong chhu and Dongdi chhu. A traditional cantilever bridge over Kholongchhu links with the Dzong. Today it houses the monk body and a sacred relic is a statue of Avaloketeshvara that was offered as a relic or nangten by the deity of the river.

The temple of Gom Kora is set on a small alluvial plateau overlooking the Dangmechu river.  Surrounded by rice fields and clumps of banana trees, it looks like an oasis in an arid landscape.  It is one of the famous places where Guru Rinpoche meditated in order to subdue a demon which dwelt in a huge black rock.

A visit to the traditional institute of Arts and Crafts above the town will provide you with an insight into the different arts and craft works practiced in Bhutan. It teaches six forms of art; painting, pottery, wood sculpture, wood-turning, lacquer-work and embroidery.