| Phuentsholing
- (300m/985ft)
 Situated
in the east-central part of Bhutan
and about 250 kilometers from Thimphu,
this small and beautiful town is the place where the Buddhism
first took hold in Bhutan. A number of monasteries naturally
flock the landscape here. Most of the apple grooves are situated
also situated in Bumthang adding to the attraction of the town.
This is the gateway to Southern Bhutan from
Indian state of West Bengal. The place provides a fascinating
mixture of cultures of the Indian and the Bhutanese people.
The border is open for the people of the two countries. In the
recent years, due to problems of insurgency in some parts,  limited
restrictions have been imposed on movement. Even now, the people
on both side of the border depend on one another for their daily
livelihood.
What to see in Phuentsholing
Kharbandi Gompa : This is a monastery located amongst
garden of tropical plants and flowers. The monastery was in
1967 by the Royal Grandmother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron. The monastery
garden provides great views of the Phuentsholing town and the
plains of West Bengal.
Zangtho Pelri : This is a small temple in the center
of Phuentsholing town. The multi-storied temple has a huge collection
on the life of Buddha. |
