Phuentsholing (alt. 300m / 985 ft) - The
frontier town, it is a thriving commercial centre, situated directly at
the base of Himalayan foothills. It is a fascinating place where
different ethnic groups mingle prominently Indian, Bhutanese and
Nepalese. Being the border town, Phuentsholing serves as the convenient
entry/exit point for Bhutan and also the important link to visit the
Indian state of West Bengal, Sikkim and Assam.
Places of interest in and around Phuentsholing
Zangtho Pelri Lhakhang
Situated in city centre, this small temple represents the heaven of
Guru Rinpoche.
On
ground floor there are statues of eight manifestations of Guru Rinpoche
and paintings on Buddha's life while the next floor contains eight
Bodhisattavas and statues of Avalokiteshvara and Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal. On top floor, there is a main statue of Amitabha.
Kharbandi Goemba
Founded in 1967 by Royal Grand Mother, Ashi Phuntsho Choedron and
situated at the altitude of 400m, this beautiful monastery contains
paintings on the life of Buddha, statues of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
and Guru Rinpoche. From the monastery garden there is a fascinating view
of Phuentsholing town and surrounding plains.
