SAMDRUP JONGKHAR

Located at an elevation of 280 meters (920 feet), the road from Trashigang to Samdrup Jongkhar, established in the 1960s, serves as a vital conduit connecting the eastern reaches of Bhutan to southern trade routes and facilitates cross-border commerce with India. While the landscape may lack notable attractions, the bustling market at the border is a hive of activity, embodying the vibrant exchange of goods and cultures between Bhutan and its southern neighbors. 

Samdrup Jongkhar, in particular, functions as a convenient departure point for tourists venturing into the adjacent Indian state of Assam, further enhancing the region’s significance as a gateways.