PHUNTSHOLING
Phuentsholing is also sometimes spelled Phuntsholingis. Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, and is the administrative seat (dzongkhag thromde) 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. Phuentsholing is the second largest town in Bhutan; having population around 40,000. Phuentsholing is asmall modern. Town in the south is the gateway of Bhutan for overland travellers. Like all other border towns, it is only a prelude. Phuntsholing is fascinating mixture of Bhutanese and Indians. It is a lively centre for the mingling people, languages, costumes and goods. On top of a low hill at nearby Kharbandi, a small Gompa situated in a garden of tropical plants and flowers, overlooks the town and surrounding plains. The Amo Chu commonly is known as the Torsa river flows alongside this town and it is favourite spot for fisherman and picnickers. From Phuntsholing, the road winds north, over the southern foothills, through lush forested valleys and around the rugged north- south ridges of the inner Himalaya to the central valleys of Thimphu and Paro. It is a scenic journey; forests festooned with orchids cover the mountains on either side and exciting hairpin curves greet travellers with colourful sculptures of Tashi Tagye (the eight suspicious sign of Buddhism).
Apart from the commercial activities, this region embraces immense potential for the tourism. Mesmerizing landscapes, rivers, hillocks and ancient monasteries are worth exploring in Bhutan. Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang and Kharbandi Goemba are the two well known Attractions in Phuentsholing regions. There is a small temple situated in the city center at Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang. This temple’s walls bear the teachings of the spiritual master Rinpoche and the paintings from the life of Lord Buddha. Kharbandi Goemba is another monastery founded in the year 1967 by the royal grand mother Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. Situated at the height of 400 meters, the sanctum comprise of the statues and images from the the life of Lord Buddha, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche. Outside the monastery is a beautiful garden, from where the travelers can relish the commanding view of the Phuentsholing Town. On moving up the hill, the travelers can make a visit to the small villages, wild life sanctuaries and the vast expanses bearing the hurtling waterfalls. The Tiger Nest Monastery situated at the altitude of 10,400 feet above the sea level is another destination counted amongst the must see places. Clubbed on the edge of hills, this monastery is conceded as the highest abode of Buddhist monks looking for a complete spiritual salvation.
The main attraction of PHUENTSHOLING is it is the gate way of BHUTAN on road from INDIA. The main tourist attractions of Phuentsholing are:-
The Crocodile Breeding Centre
The Crocodile Breeding Center is an interesting visit inPhuentsholing. It is arguably the best tourist attraction in the area actually it is found behind a bus station along the banks of a river. The center was opened in 1976 with only a dozen crocodiles. The center breeds the animals and takes care of them until they are ready to fend for themselves in their natural habitat.
Today, there are plans to relocate the Crocodile Breeding Center to a bigger and better location. Today, the center only covers a little over half an acre of land. The centre breeds marsh muggers and gharials (crocodiles) for release in nature reserve. They are fed around the noon time general, if you want to catch a glimpse.
The gate at the border called as Bhutan Gate
Built in traditional Bhutanese style, the Bhutan gate is the gateway to the country. This gate defines the Indian and the Bhutanese territory. Two contrasting environments (Phuentsholing and Jaigon) can be observed from here. Designed in the traditional Bhutanese architectural style.Here is not much to see, but it makes a good first photograph for your Bhutan photo album.
Karbandi Monastery
This monastery gives the best view of Phuentsholing and offers the beauty of tropical flora & fauna amongst which it is located. This monastery surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with tropical flowers and plants is located a short distance above Phuentsholing. It was established in 1967 by the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. A splendid view of Phuentsholing and the Bengal Plain can be observed from here.After an Indian pilgrim became pregnant after praying at this monastery to conceive, the temple has become a regular port of call for couples wishing for children. For those who do not have parental ambitions, the view from the monastery over Phuentsholing and the Bengal Plain is still worth making the trip. The monastery is located a short distance above the town.
Chukha Hydrothermal Project
This project is in BHUTAN and this constructed under Indo-Bhutan treaty under Indian Aid.
The objective of this project is to produce. Electricity and that will feed to eastern grid and India will get surplus current from Bhutan by purchase.The aid amount is utilised for the purchse of electricity. The river is perennial one.
The dam was proposed at Chimakoti village. From the dam water will be diverted thro' tunnels to a fall of more than 300 mts to Chukha Power house and electricity is produced.
Phuentsholing is also sometimes spelled Phuntsholingis. Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, and is the administrative seat (dzongkhag thromde) 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. Phuentsholing is the second largest town in Bhutan; having population around 40,000. Phuentsholing is asmall modern. Town in the south is the gateway of Bhutan for overland travellers. Like all other border towns, it is only a prelude. Phuntsholing is fascinating mixture of Bhutanese and Indians. It is a lively centre for the mingling people, languages, costumes and goods. On top of a low hill at nearby Kharbandi, a small Gompa situated in a garden of tropical plants and flowers, overlooks the town and surrounding plains. The Amo Chu commonly is known as the Torsa river flows alongside this town and it is favourite spot for fisherman and picnickers. From Phuntsholing, the road winds north, over the southern foothills, through lush forested valleys and around the rugged north- south ridges of the inner Himalaya to the central valleys of Thimphu and Paro. It is a scenic journey; forests festooned with orchids cover the mountains on either side and exciting hairpin curves greet travellers with colourful sculptures of Tashi Tagye (the eight suspicious sign of Buddhism).
Apart from the commercial activities, this region embraces immense potential for the tourism. Mesmerizing landscapes, rivers, hillocks and ancient monasteries are worth exploring in Bhutan. Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang and Kharbandi Goemba are the two well known Attractions in Phuentsholing regions. There is a small temple situated in the city center at Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang. This temple’s walls bear the teachings of the spiritual master Rinpoche and the paintings from the life of Lord Buddha. Kharbandi Goemba is another monastery founded in the year 1967 by the royal grand mother Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. Situated at the height of 400 meters, the sanctum comprise of the statues and images from the the life of Lord Buddha, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Guru Rinpoche. Outside the monastery is a beautiful garden, from where the travelers can relish the commanding view of the Phuentsholing Town. On moving up the hill, the travelers can make a visit to the small villages, wild life sanctuaries and the vast expanses bearing the hurtling waterfalls. The Tiger Nest Monastery situated at the altitude of 10,400 feet above the sea level is another destination counted amongst the must see places. Clubbed on the edge of hills, this monastery is conceded as the highest abode of Buddhist monks looking for a complete spiritual salvation.
The main attraction of PHUENTSHOLING is it is the gate way of BHUTAN on road from INDIA. The main tourist attractions of Phuentsholing are:-
The Crocodile Breeding Centre
The Crocodile Breeding Center is an interesting visit inPhuentsholing. It is arguably the best tourist attraction in the area actually it is found behind a bus station along the banks of a river. The center was opened in 1976 with only a dozen crocodiles. The center breeds the animals and takes care of them until they are ready to fend for themselves in their natural habitat.
Today, there are plans to relocate the Crocodile Breeding Center to a bigger and better location. Today, the center only covers a little over half an acre of land. The centre breeds marsh muggers and gharials (crocodiles) for release in nature reserve. They are fed around the noon time general, if you want to catch a glimpse.
The gate at the border called as Bhutan Gate
Built in traditional Bhutanese style, the Bhutan gate is the gateway to the country. This gate defines the Indian and the Bhutanese territory. Two contrasting environments (Phuentsholing and Jaigon) can be observed from here. Designed in the traditional Bhutanese architectural style.Here is not much to see, but it makes a good first photograph for your Bhutan photo album.
Karbandi Monastery
This monastery gives the best view of Phuentsholing and offers the beauty of tropical flora & fauna amongst which it is located. This monastery surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with tropical flowers and plants is located a short distance above Phuentsholing. It was established in 1967 by the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. A splendid view of Phuentsholing and the Bengal Plain can be observed from here.After an Indian pilgrim became pregnant after praying at this monastery to conceive, the temple has become a regular port of call for couples wishing for children. For those who do not have parental ambitions, the view from the monastery over Phuentsholing and the Bengal Plain is still worth making the trip. The monastery is located a short distance above the town.
Chukha Hydrothermal Project
This project is in BHUTAN and this constructed under Indo-Bhutan treaty under Indian Aid.
The objective of this project is to produce. Electricity and that will feed to eastern grid and India will get surplus current from Bhutan by purchase.The aid amount is utilised for the purchse of electricity. The river is perennial one.
The dam was proposed at Chimakoti village. From the dam water will be diverted thro' tunnels to a fall of more than 300 mts to Chukha Power house and electricity is produced.