How Do I Reach Bhutan From Delhi?

By Road

Bhutan is a landlocked country and shares 3 borders with India. Out of these, Assam and West Bengal borders are used by maximum travelers to travel between the 2 countries.

The roads in Bhutan around the Assam border (given the hilly terrain) are not so developed. Also, the gate may close down in case of any unrest in the state of Assam.

West Bengal (Jaigaon) border is the preferred one for those who wish to take a road trip to Bhutan. The gate remains open from 6:30 AM IST to around 10:00 PM IST. There are separate entrances for vehicles and on foot travelers. The immigration office in Phuentsholing is only 100 m away from the gate.

By Train

The nearest railway stations to Jaigaon are New Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and New Cooch Behar. Trains halt for less than 5 minutes at Alipurduar and New Cooch Behar.

Time to reach via road

New Jalpaiguri to Phuentsholing - 4 hours
Alipurduar to Phuentsholing - 2 hours
New Cooch Behar to Phuentsholing - 2 hours
Private Taxis and buses are available from all these railway stations.

By Air

The nearest Indian Airport to Bhutan is Bagdogra (IXB). Since it is an Army airport, the number of flights in a day is very less and the flights are mostly on schedule. It takes 4 hours to reach Phuentsholing from Bagdogra Airport. Private Taxis and buses are available.

You can also take a direct flight to Paro Airport. Direct Flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Kathmandu etc.

Paro is 30 mins drive away from Thimphu.

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