Bhutan road tour or a road trip to Bhutan the small landlocked kingdom with an unique breathtaking landscapes. Bhutan is a mesmerizing country with nature, cultural diversity and heritage which attract tourists worldwide. Also referred to as “The Land of Happiness”. Bhutan road trip is a popular as it is convenient to explore the mystery of the monasteries, art, and mountains at your own pace. Bhutan road trip is also popular to experience the food, culture and festivals which makes Bhutan a preferred destination for tourists from India.
Bhutan tour by road from India in general originates from Bagdogra Airport, New Jalpaiguri station or New Alipurduar Station. The road entry point for Bhutan id through the Jaigaon- Phuentsholing border.
The road trip to Bhutan from West Bengal, India takes you through the famous Dooars and Terai region on the foothills of the Himalayas. The road is a picturesque one with numerous rivers including the majestic Teesta, crosses multiple National parks and reserve forests where you might come across wildlife. Terai and Dooars is also dotted with Tea plantations where you stop and enjoy the green views of the endless gardens. There are multiple eateries en-route which offers all type of delicacies.
Distance from Nearest Rail Station/Airport.
Bagdogra to Phuentsholing- 165 Kms (4-5 Hours)
New Jalpaiguri to Phuentsholing- 155 Kms (4 Hours)
New Alipurduar to Phuentsholing- 62 Kms (1 & half hour)
Hasimara Station to Phuentsholing- 20 Kms (30 Minutes)
What are the major tourist places for a road trip to Bhutan?
Bhutan, considered one of the best holiday destination for adventure seekers, family holidays, honeymooners as well as plain leisure travelers mesmerizes everyone. Wether you approach bhutan tour by road or air you will be left with a lifetime of memoriess.
- Taktsang Monastery or Tiger Nest
A monastery perched on a cliff is ideal for a day trek and is believed that Guru Rinpoche flew on the back of a tigress to this place. Tigers Nest overlooks the Paro valley and Paro Chu(river).
- Paro
Paro valley is a visual delight with its landscape, the Paro river and other sacred sites. Rinpung Dzong or Paro Monastery is the most popular destinations for visitors.
- Phuentsholing – The land entry gateway greets you with a clean environment and noiseless ambience. Amo Chuu, a Crocodile Breeding Center and Karbandi Gompha overlooking the terai and dooars region of India are major attractions.
- Bumthang Valley
We can call it as a historic valley because this place is full of ancient and precious Buddhist sites. The main town of the Buddhist valley is Jakar and is filled with apple trees and numerous temples.
- Phobjikha and Gangtey Valley
Phobjikha valley has the impressive ancient Buddhist monastery in Bhutan known as Gangteng Monastery, vast u shaped picturesque valley and also the home of black-necked cranes during winters.
- Punakha
Punakha Valley is popular among tourist for its Punakha Dzong, amazing 17th-century fortress, Chhimi Lhakhang and Limbhukha. Punakha is situated at the juncture of two beautiful rivers the Pho and Mo Chu rivers which makes this place look even more majestic.
- Thimphu
Thimphu is capital and biggest city of Bhutan.Thimpu offers lot of sightseeing and things to do. The most visited places of Thimpu are are National Memorial Chorten, Motithang Takin Preserve, and Tashichho Dzong.