Snuggly lies on the Indo-Bhutan border, Phuentsholing is the first destination that comes your way while approaching Bhutan by road from Jaigaon. The Gateway of Bhutan Puentsholing is a vibrant city, the second largest town in the Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan.
The region of Phuentsholing exhibits a perfect cultural brew of India and Bhutan. This border town serves as the exit and entry point for visitors/tourists approaching Bhutan from Jaigaon in India. Avail of affordable car rental in Jaigon offering Bhutan tours in private cabs.
Here are some must-visit tourist attractions to explore in Phuentsholing:
Bhutan Gate
The eminence of Bhutan Gate lies in the border town and Bhutan’s remarkable commercial hub Phuentsholing. It’s the main entry point connecting India with the Land of Thunder Dragons Bhutan by road, about 3km from Jaigaon. It is lit at night appears amazing, and represents the finesses of Bhutanese traditional architecture. The iconic Bhutan Gate is settled at walking distance from Bhutan’s Immigration Office.
Karbandi Monastery
Karbandi Monastery is a remarkably beautiful Buddhist monastery in Bhutan, a famous sightseeing place in Phuentsholing, also known as Rinchending Goemba. Set up in the year 1967 by the Royal Grandmother Ashi Phuntsho Choedron, this Buddhist monastery is embellished with idols of Shakyamuni, Rinpoche, and Shabdrung Ngawang. The site involves a garden, featuring 8 Tibetan Buddhist Stupas. Book budget-friendly, cheap car rental in Jaigaon.
Zangto Pelri Lhakhang
A beautiful three-storied Buddhist monastery in Phuentsholing Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is a small temple located in the center of the town of Phuentsholing. To enter this Buddhist temple, you require no entry fee, and it remains open from 8 AM. to 6 PM. This monastery was built by Dasho Aku Tongmi in 1990, dotted with a beautiful park set up just upfront the monastery with a huge ball fountain, prayer wheels, and a small pond. Get a car rental in Jaigaon at a low cost for Bhutan tours.
Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre
Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre is one of the must-visit tourist attractions in the town of Phuentsholing. Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre is about a 22-minute walking distance from the city center and picturesquely located along the banks of the Amo Chhu River. It was established in the year 1976. The entry fee for Indians at Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre is 100 per person.
From NJP, Jaigaon is about 4 hours and 30 minutes and from Bagdogra Airport, Jaigaon is about 4 hours. For hotel booking in Phuentsholing, connect with a reputed travel agency/tour operator in Jaigaon offering accommodation, car rental, and sightseeing tours in Phuentsholing, and other exclusive destinations in Bhutan like Thimphu, Haa Valley, Paro Valley, Punakha, Phobjikha, Bumthang.
