Phuentsholing
in Chhukha Dzongkhag, Bhutan
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Cooch Behar Airport (37 mi) -
Paro Airport (38 mi) - Rupsi India Airport (59 mi)
- Bagdogra Airport (67 mi)
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Lalmonirhat Airport (67 mi) - Saidpur Airport (82 mi)
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Bhadrapur Airport (83 mi) - Thakurgaon Airport (84 mi)
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 26.859 and 89.390 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 26° 51' 32" and E 89° 23' 25"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Ngultrum - BTN
- Spoken languages:
- Dzongkha
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 02:00 PM (Saturday)
- Timezone: Asia/Thimphu
- UTC/GMT offset: 6 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:28 am and 5:09 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -33.637 and -78.834 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Robinson Crusoe - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Bhutan.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Bhutan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Phuentsholing
Phuentsholing in Chhukha Dzongkhag is a city located in Bhutan about 45 mi (or 72 km) south of Thimphu, the country's capital town.
Current time in Phuentsholing is now 02:00 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Thimphu with an UTC offset of 6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Phuentsholing. The closest is airport we know is Cooch Behar Airport in India in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km). The closest airport in Bhutan is Paro Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 59 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Manas Wildlife Sanctuary in India at a distance of 102 mi (or 163 km).
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tsimasham, Samtse, Daga, Ha and Paro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 76 °F
| Morning Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 22°C / 72 °F |
| Night Temperature | 18°C / 65 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 53% |
| Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North |
| Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 9% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
25°C (76 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.
Monday, 25th of November 2024
24°C (76 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
25°C (78 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze, broken clouds.
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Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, and is the administrative seat of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Phuntsholing
Phuentsholing is a border town in southern Bhutan, and is the administrative seat of Chukha District. The town occupies parts of both Phuentsholing Gewog and Sampheling Gewog. Phuentsholing lies opposite the Indian town of Jaigaon, and cross-border trade has resulted in a thriving local economy. For example, the town serves as headquarters for the Bank of Bhutan. In 2005, Phuentsholing had a population of 20,537.
Jaigaon
Jaigaon is a small town in Jalpaiguri district in the Indian state of West Bengal, near the Bhutan border. The town lies at the gateway to Bhutan – Phuentsholing, and is thus a very thriving place of trade. The main source of income for the vast majority of people here is through the Bhutanese citizens that come down to Jaigaon in order to buy their monthly and weekly ration. The main entrance to Bhutan is through Jaigaon.
Shri Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala School
Shri Hanuman Mandir Dharamshala, known as SHMD School, is an English medium, co-educational private higher secondary school in Jaigaon, a town in West Bengal sharing its border with the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. SHMD School is established, owned and managed by the SHMD Trust of Jaigaon. It is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education in Delhi. The Principal is Mr. P. G. Thomas, and the school's motto is "Lighted to Shine".
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