10 Fascinating Places To Visit In Phuentsholing In 2019 On Your Trip To Bhutan

 

1. Bhutan Gate

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One of the most photographed places to visit in Phuentsholing , Bhutan Gate is the main entrance and exit to and from India. In terms of orderly planning, municipal cleanliness and architecture, the difference between the two cities is clear. Located next to the regional immigration office, the gate looks beautiful with beautiful woodwork and the well-tended flower beds in the immediate area make for a beautiful setup. The entrance and exit gates are manned by Shashastra Seema Bal (SSB) paramilitary forces and Bhutan Police to ensure that the vehicle passes in an orderly manner, without unnecessary honking, which is considered a punishable offense in Bhutan.

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2. Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Center

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The Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Center is one of the top places to visit in Phuentsholing and should definitely be on your bucket list, especially if you want to see the afternoon feeding session . There are a few ponds, some filled with fish. Next to the ponds you can see the endangered gharials, mugger crocodiles, migratory birds, turtles and fish in the water. The officials will let you know about their conservation projects and food the reptiles are consuming.

3. Zangto Pelri Lhakhang

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For those looking for religious fervor or watching the Buddhist monks sing hymns during the early morning, the Zangto or Zangdo Pelri Lhakhang is one of the best places to visit in Phuentsholing . On the ground floor is the replica of Guru Rinpoche, along with 8 differently manifested life-size idols and paintings depicting Buddha's life. You will also find eight idols of Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara and Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on the 1st floor and the main idol of Amitabha on the top floor.

Location: City center, near the border between Indo and Bhutan

Timetable: 8 AM - 6 PM

4. Zangto Pelri Park

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After visiting the Zangto Pelri Lhakhang and surrounding prayer wheels, head to the adjacent Zangto Pelri Park. One of the kid-friendly places to visit in Phuentsholing, Bhutan , here you will find people from all walks of life. Monks sing prayers, tourists take a walk, sip coffee or read books, lovers love going out and children flock around the prayer wheels, small pond and large ball fountain. The impeccability of the park makes it special.

Location: City center, near the border between Indo and Bhutan

Timetable: 8 AM - 6 PM

5. Karbandi Monastery

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During your Phuentsholing sightseeing, Karbandi or Rinchending Goemba is a nice vantage point with life-size idols of Rinpoche, Shakyamuni and Shabdrung Ngawang. While strolling through the lush garden on the complex, you will find the 8 Tibetan Buddhist Stupas and enjoy the panorama of Phuentsholing city and the Bengal plain. Legend has it that couples with infertility problems will be blessed with a child after visiting the monastery.

Location: 400-meter elevation on a hill of Phuentsholing city

Timings: 7 AM - 6 PM

6. side of the river Torsa

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Undoubtedly one of the best places to visit near Phuentsholing , Torsa River Side can be easily reached on foot on a morning stroll. Vehicles are not allowed on the track. At the end of the walking path you will find the basketball court. The panorama of the city, the green hills and the confluence of the two streams of the Torsa can be seen here and you can also pitch a tent to spend the night. The Torsa Tea Gardens are located nearby.

Location: On the uphill path from Phuentsholing to Thimphu or Paro

Best Time To Visit: Early Morning & Summer, Monsoon & Fall

8. Phuentsholing Viewpoint

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Another places to visit in Phuentsholing, Bhutan is Peeple Drangra or Phuntsholing viewpoint, which is almost at the same height as the Rinchending Goemba. Best visited during the day, on clear days, you will get a clear view of the thriving Phuentsholing city and the Bengal plains. The hill crossings and the Torsa River flowing next to them provide the perfect setup for photography.


9. Phuentsholing Park

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The oldest park in the city, Phuentsholing Park is one of the most popular places to visit in Phuentsholing, Bhutan with your kids or partner. As a relaxing getaway for a quick visit with friends and family, the park has an abundance of towering eucalyptus trees and broadleaf sal trees providing shade. There are a few gazebos to rest and a basketball court popular for Bhutanese and Indian tourists alike. The outdoor gym equipment would be great for fitness freaks, while gourmets can enjoy tea, snacks and steaming momo from the food stall.

Location: On the right side of Phuentsholing-Thimphu Road, few meters before the RICBL building

10. Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra

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One of the most unusual places to visit near Phuentsholing is Palden Tashi Choling Tsu Lakhang, which is actually a Buddhist monastic school. The shedra is set up with a backdrop of the beautiful Himalayas and the beautiful murals in the assembly hall or Tsuglhakhang will certainly please you. The school offers educational programs especially for nuns and monks during their teens to early twenties. Built in 2014, you will find about seventy students from age group six to twenty-five. Photography is not allowed inside.

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