About Phuntsholing
Phuntsholing is the busiest land gateway, with the ornate border gate, Karbandi monastery and the start of the climb to the western valleys.
Highlights
Border gate; Karbandi monastery; Tashi Namgyal statue
Getting there
Connected to Jaigaon, India; 5–6 hours to Thimphu
Etiquette & responsible travel
Land-entry formalities are handled at the gate — have documents ready and use only verified transport.