CHHUKHA DZONGKHAG

Chhukha Dzongkhag, located in southwestern Bhutan, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and cultural landmarks. The district is home to the imposing Chhukha Dzong, a fortress built in traditional Bhutanese architectural style. Visitors can explore the scenic beauty of the area, with opportunities for trekking and birdwatching in the surrounding forests. Including a visit to Chhukha Dzongkhag in Bhutan tour packages allows travelers to experience the rich heritage and natural splendor of this picturesque region firsthand.

Highlights: People who wish to take a land route to visit the district that effectively comprises of the winding road which drops from the mountains through the green tropical foothills of the Southern Bhutan to the Phuentsholing which is a burgeoning town on the international border. Jaigaon which is its twin Indian settlement lies on the other end. This indeed is a dramatic road trip which gives you an assurance of the geographical continuity which you may not get on flying into Paro. En route to the Chhukha Dzongkhag, you’ll come across the humongous ‘Lost World’ ferns which spill onto the road along with the dozens of waterfalls which cascade from here into the mist.

Location: Chhukha Dzongkhag lies in the Chhukha District of Bhutan.

Timings: Open round the year.

Pricing: Entry is free.

Unless you are taking an overland crossing to or from India, most of the Western trekkers tend to give Chhukha Dzongkhag a vast berth.

Highlights: People who wish to take a land route to visit the district that effectively comprises of the winding road which drops from the mountains through the green tropical foothills of the Southern Bhutan to the Phuentsholing which is a burgeoning town on the international border. Jaigaon which is its twin Indian settlement lies on the other end. This indeed is a dramatic road trip which gives you an assurance of the geographical continuity which you may not get on flying into Paro. En route to the Chhukha Dzongkhag, you’ll come across the humongous ‘Lost World’ ferns which spill onto the road along with the dozens of waterfalls which cascade from here into the mist.

Location: Chhukha Dzongkhag lies in the Chhukha District of Bhutan.

Timings: Open round the year.

Pricing: Entry is free.