Chhukha Dzongkhag

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.

• Explore Chhukha Dzongkhag, a scenic district that serves as the gateway to western and central Bhutan from India.
• Discover the cultural heritage of Chhukha Dzong, an impressive fortress reflecting traditional Bhutanese architecture.
• Enjoy birdwatching and trekking in the lush forests, abundant with species like the Satyr Tragopan and Blue-capped Rock Thrush.
• Admire waterfalls like Thimphu Phuentsholing Highway Waterfall and Toktokachhu Cascade, gushing from mountains into mist-covered valleys.
• Witness vibrant Chham dances, rituals and the unfurling of Guru Rinpoche's Thongdrol at the Chhukha Tshechu festival.