International tourists can now finally enter and exit from the eastern border town of Samdrupjongkhar, following the official inauguration yesterday.
With this, visitors can now travel to eastern Bhutan which receives very less international visitors. The new gateway would facilitate travel to major towns of eastern Bhutan—Trashigang, Trashiyangtse, Mongar, Lhuentse, and Pemagatshel. These locations, although less explored, are renowned for their unique culture, natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
Eastern Bhutan is home to some of the country’s most spiritually significant sites. Visitors can explore places like Chorten Kora in Trashiyangtse, a renowned pilgrimage site, and the 154-foot bronze statue of Guru Padmasambhava in Takila, Lhuentse.
These destinations offer an opportunity to immerse in Bhutan’s rich cultural traditions, set against some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country.