Best Tourist Places to Visit in Geylegphug, Bhutan, Asia

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Geylegphug, Bhutan, Asia

Geylegphug is also known as Gelephu is located in Sarpang district in Bhutan. This town forms the center administration for the district of Sarpang. Geylegphug is 8500 feet above the sea level. Geylegphug is located at the south end of the country, Bhutan and is close to the border of the Indian country. Geylegphug is 216 km away from the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. The coordinates of Geylegphug are 26⁰52’14” N and 90⁰29’8” E. Land spanning over a total area of 121.22 Acres has been restricted to be used for Industrial purpose only. Ever since then a lot of developments such as small cottage industries, retail centers, warehouse, automobile showrooms are seen opening up in the allotted area.

People & Culture of Geylegphug:

Nepali language and culture has dominated Geylegphug. The Lhotshampa community in Geylegphug speaks Indo-European language. There is some East Bodish Kheng language speaking community in the northeastern part of Geylegphug.

Food and Shopping Geylegphug:

There are many eatery joints, café joints and hotels besides the street of Geylegphug serving varieties of tasty dishes of Indian as well as local delights to tourists.

Depending on seasonal changes shops located in Geylegphug sell exquisite fabrics such as colorful shawls, coats and sweaters during winter and in summer clothes with amazing touch made from frabic such as cotton are sold in shops. Jewelry stores with brilliant sparkling gems crafted skillfully and embedded in gold are also seen in Geylegphug.

Tourist Places in Geylegphug:

Rishyap

Rishyap place provides a panoramic view of the entire Himalayan range.

Tiffin Dara

Tiffin Dara point offers a view of the popular Himalayan snow clad peaks such as Kanchenjunga, Kabru, Singalia, and other peaks.

Neora Valley National Park

Trekking in this National Park is organized by some tourism agencies. One can reach the famous Twin Lake located at Jorepokhri by foot.

Kolakham

Kolakham is located 20 km from Rishyap and lies within the territory of Neora Valley National Park and is close to Changey Falls.

Means of Commutation to Geylegphug:

Airway

Gelephu Airport is operational from 25^th October 2012 and since then it is the second busiest domestic airport in Bhutan.

Roadway

The main bus stand in Geylegphug is 1 km from the border of India-Bhutan Border gate close to Bank of Bhutan. There are regular bus services from Geylegphug to various other places within Bhutan such as Phuentsholing, Samdrup Jongkhar, Sarpang, Thimphu, etc.

Tourists can also avail taxi facilities at the nearest post office in Geylegphug.

Accommodation Options at Geylegphug:

Since Geylegphug is located close to the Bhutan Border gate, trade between the two countries is established in Geylegphug. Hence to cater to the accommodation needs of the vary travelers or tourists at Geylegphug, three star hotels rent room at $465 to $1000 per day. Various outstanding facilities are offered to the tourists in such hotels. Hotels with single rooms rented at $45 and double room rented at $60 are also available to tourist at Geylegphug. Names of hotels in Geylegphug are listed below: