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Explore Pachu in Bhutan
Pachu in the region of Bhutan (general) is a place in Bhutan - some 43 mi or ( 69 km ) South-West of Thimphu , the country's capital city .
Time in Pachu is now 01:25 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Thimphu " with a UTC offset of 6 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Rangpur, Dhaka, Trongsa, Thimphu, and Paro. Since you are here already, consider visiting Rangpur . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Pachu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Driving through the Indian and Bhutan border.
Best Of Asia Overland crosses the border at Jaigaon in India into Phuentsholing in Bhutan. Such bliss entering Bhutan after being in the chaos of India. ..
Valley of Clouds at Sella Pass Backpakker's photos around Arunachal Pradesh, India (slideshow)
Preview of Backpakker's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these v ..
BOGAMATI, ASSAM
Located at the Indo-Bhutan border area, Bogamati lies between two hill ranges and the foothills of the Bhutan border. Today, it is a hotspot for picnickers, thronging from remote places of Assam. The ..
Driving in the sky in Bhutan.
Best Of Asia Overland - beautiful drive in Bhutan, between Phuentsholing and Paro on a (mostly) OK road. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Phuntsholing
Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, and is the administrative seat of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog. Phuentsholing lies opposite the Indian town of Jaigaon, and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. For example, the town serves as headquarters for the Bank of Bhutan. In 2005, Phuentsholing had a population of 20,537.
Located at 26.85 89.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Jaigaon
Jaigaon is a small town in Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal, near the Bhutan border. The town lies at the gateway to Bhutan – Phuentsholing, and is thus a very thriving place of trade. The main source of income for the vast majority of people here is through the Bhutanese citizens that come down to Jaigaon in order to buy their monthly and weekly ration. The main entrance to Bhutan is through Jaigaon.
Located at 26.83 89.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Shri Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala School
Shri Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala, known as SHMD School, is an English medium, co-educational private higher secondary school in Jaigaon, a town in West Bengal sharing its border with the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. SHMD School is established, owned and managed by the SHMD Trust of Jaigaon. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in Delhi. The Principal is Mr. P. G. Thomas, and the school's motto is "Lighted to Shine".
Located at 26.83 89.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Totopara
Totopara is a small village on a hillock located 89° 20'E and 26° 50'N in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India. This village is home to the unique Toto tribe that is one of a kind in the world. The village is about 22 km from Madarihat, which is the entry point of the famous Jaldapara National Park. Administratively, this village falls under the Madarihat police station.
Located at 26.83 89.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Dorokha
Dorokha is a gewog, in the southwest of Bhutan. It is located in Samtse District. The people here speak Nepali and are predominantly Hindus. It is not connected by road to any part of the country. The nearest town, and district head-quarter, is Samtse, about 12 hours walk away. Residents carry their supplies either on their own back or on horse-back. There is a road under construction. It is scheduled to be completed by 2011-12.
Located at 27.02 89.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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