Gelephu , Central Zone
About Gelephu
Unlike many other cities which are either located in a valley or on a hill, Gelephu is located on the plains which makes it highly favourable for further commercial developments. It has a domestic airport and lies close to the bordering state of Assam. The district headquarters, Sarpang, is just 30 kilometres from this place. Gelephu is not mainly a tourist destination but is a gateway to many tourist places of the Central Bhutan. It is also a gateway to the Royal Manas National Park, oldest one of the country. This park has many species of flora and fauna that are very rare like golden langurs, Gangetic dolphins, and one horned rhinoceros. People of this country particularly come here to get themselves cured at a place called Gelephu Tsachu in winter. ‘Menchu' or Hot Stone Bath is also a speciality of this place though this curative method is practiced through out the country.
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*17.5 km from Gelephu - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*24.9 km from Gelephu - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*29.2 km from Gelephu - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*41.1 km from Gelephu - See map
Newly christened as the Phrumsengla National Park (Thrumshingla National Park), the sprawling natural reserve constitutes an area of about seven...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*93.5 km from Gelephu - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*94.4 km from Gelephu - See map
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the newest protected natural reserves, the lush Deciduous Forests of this Sanctuary are known to harbor the...
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Khaling Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*94.7 km from Gelephu - See map
Also called the Khaling Neoli Wildlife Sanctuary, it is the smallest natural protected area in Bhutan, occupying nearly three hundred square...
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*94.7 km from Gelephu - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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