Places to Visit in Damphu, Bhutan, Asia

Places to Visit in Damphu, Bhutan, Asia

Damphu consisting of gentle slopes and mild climate is a town on the north to south highway passing through Wangdue Phodrang to Sarpang and Gelephu. Damphu town forms the center of administration for the district of Tsirang. Damphu is 152 km away from the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. The coordinates to Damphu are 27⁰01’ N and 90⁰06’ E. As per the census of 2006 the population in Damphu is 1,690.

People & Culture of Damphu:

Nepali language is the locally spoken among the Lhotshampa community in Damph.

Food and Shopping at Damphu:

The staple food of the region is rice. Both, vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies are available in this country. Every dish is prepared with a lot of spicy red hot chillies.

The markets of Damphu have plenty of wonderfully crafted artifacts to offer to buyers. Some of these are the colorful shawls, coats, and sweaters. The rugs made in Bhutan are famous worldwide. There are shops selling handcrafted exquisite gold and silver ornaments.

Tourist Places in Damphu:

Punatsang Chhu (Sankosh River)

This is the only largest river that flows through the country, Bhutan. The place is surrounded by rich natural habitat. One can view plenty of migratory birds flocking at places nearby the river.

Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park

Considered as one of the protected parks of Bhutan, the park spreads over an area of 670 square miles towards the Northern most part of Damphu. Plenty of wild exotic species of birds happen to inhabit Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park.

Means of Commutation to Damphu:

Airway:

Damphu is 167 km away from Paro International Airport situated in Bhutan. This airport operates domestic as well as international flights to and fro Bhutan and is the closest airport to Damphu.

Roadway:

There are roads from Damphu leading to Thimphu city. Inter-district buses are available at bus stations in Thimphu city which facilitate transportation of passengers to Damphu.

Accommodation Options at Damphu:

Amidst the lush greenery dense forest hills, one can come across hotels such as three star and four star in Damphu offering various excellent facilities such as laundry service, free breakfast, car on hire, 24 hour check in and out, gym, etc. Rooms in such hotels are priced at $ 160 to $1200 on daily basis. Budget hotels are also available with single rooms rented at $55 and double rooms rented at $ 70 per day.