Deothang

The main bazaar in the village is one long tree lined street, giving the village an appearance more similar to an Indian hill station than a traditional Bhutanese settlement. The entrance to the village is dominated by army barracks of the Royal Bhutan Army, while on the hill beyond the town is a technical college, a large hospital and Deothang Middle Secondary School. Due to the large population of army families and students, the village is relatively prosperous and enjoys a more pleasant climate than Sandrup Jongkhar 18 kilometers down the mountain on the plains. On a hill overlooking the village is the Chyoki Gyatso Institute of Buddhist Studies - a college in the Nyingma tradition of Buddhism founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche - the famous director of the movies 'The Cup' and Travellers and Magicians.

During the Duar War (1864-65), the town, which was known at the time as Dewangiri, was taken by the British and a small garrison was based there. The Bhutanese regained control in 1865.

Deothang is on the main Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar highway.

• This small village is easily covered on foot.

• the view over the lush Himalayan foot hills as they spill out onto the Assam plain below.

• Chokyi Gyatso Institute of Buddhist Studies - an institute founded by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. Many of the monks speak English and would be happy to field any questions on Buddhist philosophy.

• The Food Corporation of Bhutan (left side of bazaar when entering from main highway, opposite the football field) has fresh home-grown vegetables and delicious home made cheese.

• Tshering Restaurant, main town, ☏ +975 773779 29. Specializes in pizza, pastries, and coffee 
• Yang Yang's Corner (right side of the bazaar when entering from the main highway) offers good, simple meals - the cheese momos are especially delicious.

There are a number of small guesthouses in the town.

• Assam
• Samdrup Jongkhar