Top 10 Places To Visit In Phuentsholing :-
1. Bhutan Gate
2. Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre
3. Zangto Pelri Lhakhang
4. Zangto Pelri Park
5. Karbandi Monastery
6. Torsa River Side
7. Phuentsholing Market
8. Phuentsholing Viewpoint
9. Phuentsholing Park
10.Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra
1. Bhutan Gate-
One of the most photographed places to visit in Phuentsholing, the Bhutan Gate is the main entrance and exit from and to India. In terms of orderly planning, municipal cleanliness, and architecture, the difference between the two cities is evident. Located beside the Regional Immigration Office, the gate looks beautiful with exquisite woodcraft and the well-maintained flower beds in close vicinity create a beautiful setup. The entrance and exit gates are manned by Shashastra Seema Bal (SSB) paramilitary force and Bhutan Police to ensure that the vehicle passes in an orderly fashion, without unnecessary honking, which is deemed as a punishable offense in Bhutan.
Location: The entrance or exit point of Bhutan, on the Bhutan Jaigaon (India) border
Timings: 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
2. Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre-
The Amo Chhu Crocodile Breeding Centre is among the top places to visit in Phuentsholing, should definitely be on your wishlist, especially if you wish to catch sight of the feeding session during the afternoon. A few ponds are there, some of them filled with fishes. Beside the ponds, you can see the endangered gharials, mugger crocodiles, migratory birds, tortoises and fishes in the water. The officials will let you know about their conservation projects and food the reptiles consume.
Location: Close to Phuentsholing bus stop on Amu Chhu riverbanks
Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM
3. Zangto Pelri Lhakhang-
For those looking for religious fervor or watching the Buddhist monks chanting hymns during the early morning, the Zangto or Zangdo Pelri Lhakhang is among the best places to visit in Phuentsholing. On the ground floor, there is Guru Rinpoche’s replica along with 8 differently manifested life-size idols and paintings depicting the life of Buddha. You will also find 8 idols of Bodhisattva, Avalokiteshvara as well as Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on the 1st floor and the main idol of Amitabha on the top floor.
Location: Town Center, near the Indo-Bhutan border
Timings: 8 AM - 6 PM
4. Zangto Pelri Park-
After paying a visit at the Zangto Pelri Lhakhang and circumambulating prayer wheels, check out the Zangto Pelri Park adjacent to it. One of the kid-friendly places to visit in Phuentsholing, Bhutan, here you will find people from all walks of life. Monks chant prayers, tourists take a stroll, sip coffee or read books, lovers enjoy date and kids flock around the prayer wheels, small pond and the large ball fountain. The immaculacy of the park is what makes it special.
Location: Town Centre, near Indo-Bhutan border
Timings: 8 AM - 6 PM
5. Karbandi Monastery-
On your Phuentsholing sightseeing, Karbandi or Rinchending Goemba is a scenic vantage point with life-size idols of Rinpoche, Shakyamuni and Shabdrung Ngawang. While strolling around the lush garden on the complex, you will find the 8 Tibetan-Buddhist Stupas and enjoy the panorama of the Phuentsholing town and the Bengal plain. Legend has it that couples with infertility issues will be blessed with a child after visiting the monastery.
Location: 400-meter altitude on a hillock of Phuentsholing town
Timings: 7 AM - 6 PM
6. Torsa River Side-
Undoubtedly among the best places to visit near Phuentsholing, Torsa River Side can be reached easily on foot during a morning walk. Vehicles are not allowed on the track. Torsa can be seen from here and you can also put up a tent to spend a night. The Torsa Tea Gardens are located nearby.
7. Phuentsholing Market-
For shopaholics, among the best places to visit near Phuentsholing is the Phuentsholing Market which lies a bit detached from the main town of Phuentsholing. If you are not up for buying the costly home decor or bronze and brass idols from the main market, pay a visit to this no-frills market that sells the basic commodities like food items - both cooked and uncooked.
8. Phuentsholing Viewpoint
Another places to visit in Phuentsholing, Bhutan is the Peeple Drangra or Phuentsholing viewpoint which lies at an almost same altitude of the Rinchending Goemba. Best visited during the daytime, on clear days, you will get a clear view of the thriving Phuentsholing town as well as the Bengal plains
9. Phuentsholing Park-
The oldest park in the town, Phuentsholing Park is one of the 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 and broad-leaf sal trees offering shades.
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