Samdrup Jongkhar, Bhutan

Eastern Bhutan

Samdrup Jongkhar

The Eastern Doorway

GatewayFoothillsRoad to the east

Eastern Bhutan

About Samdrup Jongkhar

Samdrup Jongkhar sits on the border with the Indian state of Assam and is the entry point for travellers exploring eastern Bhutan overland. From here the road climbs into the hills toward Trashigang and beyond.

A sense of place

Highlights

  • 01Eastern border entry point
  • 02Road toward Trashigang
  • 03Foothill scenery

Best for

  • Overland arrivals
  • Eastern journeys

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