The gateway of Bhutan Phuentsholing is the border town located scenically on the Indo-Bhutan border. Also spelled Phutsholing, the region is the second largest town in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, settled next to Jaigaon. The Jaigaon-Phuentsholing road is the most seamless way to approach Bhutan by road.
Serving as the main entry point for visitors/travelers from India, Phuentsholing is a bustling, vibrant commercial hub, noted for its fresh produce and traditional handicrafts. Through the iconic Bhutan Gate, this border town ensures you a warm welcome. There are many best places to stay in Bhutan and this border town is one of them.
Given below are shortlisted four stunning destinations to explore on your Phuentsholing trip:
Karbandi Monastery
Karbandi Monastery is one of the most important sightseeing sites in Phuentsholing, also known as Rinchending Goemba. This pictorial vantage point with idols of Shakyamuni, Rinpoche, and Shabdrung Ngawang, involves a luxuriant garden, home to 8 Tibetn Budhhost Stupas. Karbandi Gompa Monastery was set up in the year 1967 by the Royal Grandmother Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. Find the best places to stay in Bhutan Phuentsholing near Karbandi Monastery.
Bhutan Gate
The Bhutan Gate is the main entry point connecting India with the Land of Thunder Dragons. The Bhutan Gate is beautifully lit at night located picturesquely in Phuentsholing. This spectacular entry gate of Bhutan exhibits the finesses of Bhutanese traditional architecture. The iconic Bhutan Gate is at a walking distance from the Immigration Office and Jaigaon and Phuentsholing are some 3 km apart.
Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre
Explore the nature wilderness at Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre, one of the must-visit destinations in the region of Phuentsholing. The location is about a 20-minute walking distance from the city center, nestled along the banks of the Amo Chhu River, established in 1976. The entry fee for Indians is 100 per person. Find the best places to stay in Bhutan with family.
Zangto Pelri Lhakhang
A famous three-storied Buddhist monastery in Phuentsholing Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is a small temple in the center of this border town. The temple is open from 8 AM. to 6 PM., which requires no entry fee to explore. Zangto Pelri monastery was built by Dasho Aku Tongmi in 1990. A beautiful park is located just upfront the monastery embellished with a huge ball fountain. There you see prayer wheels and a small pond.
The lively capital of Bhutan Thimphu is about 75 km apart from Phuensholing. Plan your overnight stay at Phuensholing on the first day of your Bhutan trip and the next morning, head out for Thimphu or other locations. Plus, you can plan a Phuensholing trip only. You can tour this scenic location throughout the year.