A town in southern Bhutan, Phuentsholing has an amalgamation of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures and a chic lifestyle. Numerous ethnic groups like Bhutanese, Nepalese and Indians stay together here bringing their unique cultures and traditions. The town’s unexplored terrain and natural scenic exquisiteness bring travellers from all over the world who visit here and get astonished by its incredible natural setting.
Zangto Pelri Lhakhang Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is a major attraction for travellers visiting Phuentsholing. It is known for housing the replica of Guru Rinpoche. Its interiors feature 8 life-size idols of various manifestations of the Guru. Visitors can also spot statues of Bodhisattvas, paintings of Lord Buddha and statues of Avalokiteshvara here. Zangto Pelri Lhakhang is a major sacred place in Bhutan. During morning hours, it remains busy with Buddhist monks praying in the monastery’s compound.
Karbandi Monastery Karbandi Monastery is located 400 metres high and was founded in the year 1967. It used to be the winter residence of the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. Today, it catches attention of all visitors with its impressive statues of Shabdrung Ngawang, Guru Rinpoche and Shakyamuni Buddha. It also has a blooming garden from where you can spot views of Bengal Plain and the Phuentsholing town.
Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre Get a chance to spot dangerous crocodiles closely at the Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre in Phuentsholing. This is a breeding centre of crocodiles where you can find various species of crocodiles and alligators. You can catch them in action, eating and just relaxing under the sun.
Bhutan Gate Experience the rich cultures and traditions of Bhutan by visiting the Bhutan Gate made with a traditional Bhutanese architecture. Take a leisurely walk around and get wide eyed due to the impressive architecture all around. Do not miss a chance to capture this gate for lifetime memories of the place.
How to Reach Phuntsholing Phuntsholing does not have an airport or railway. Siliguri is the nearest large city here with two railheads - New Jalpaiguri and New Alipurduar.
South Asia is home to solid one-third of the world’s population. The region is home to the highest and the second highest mountain peaks of the world Everest and K2. Housing marvels such as the Taj Mahal, Ajanta, Sigiriya, Timpu, and Taxila, the heritage and cultures of the region date back thousands of years.
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