Explore Phuentsholing in Bhutan
Phuentsholing in the region of Chhukha is a place in Bhutan - some 45 mi or ( 72 km ) South of Thimphu , the country's capital city .
Time in Phuentsholing is now 10:16 AM (Tuesday) . 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 Phuentsholing ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Driving through the Indian and Bhutan border.
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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 1 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 3 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 3 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
Chukha District
Chukha District is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. The major town is Phuentsholing which is the gateway city along the sole road which connects India to western Bhutan. Chukha is the commercial and the financial capital of Bhutan. With Bhutan's oldest hydropower plant, Chukha hydel (completed in 1986-88), and Tala Hydroelectricity Project, the country's largest power plant, Chukha is the dzongkhag which contributes the most to the GDP of the country.
Located at 27.00 89.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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