On to Thimphu – Capital of Bhutan

After the brief visit to the Gompa, we left Phuentsholing for Thimphu, capital of Bhutan. Thimphu (2,400m) is about 172km north of Phuentsholing.

Having been through the bumpy-roller-coaster ride in much part of Sikkim, we were expecting (or hoping for) a much better road condition in Bhutan. We were surprised to encounter otherwise. On top of it, we were even more surprised to see smoke blanketing the skyline.

However, we were assured by our guide, Tshering that the bumpy road would soon be a thing of the past, as the initial stretch of the road we were on was being upgraded (road works causing the poor condition) and that we were going through the industrial part of the country, hence, the smoke.

Of course Tshering was right, as we moved away from the south, the road condition improved and the smoke disappeared in thin air.

Hopefully this type of road condition would end soon

Handsome guys and beautiful girls we met
along the way (above and below few)


Students on the way to school



Police check post. As in Sikkim, we had to go through
few police check posts along the way. Very strict indeed!

Scenery along the way

Passing through a small town

Treacherous road!?



Largest hydro-electric power plant in Bhutan (viewed from the restaurant).

Hotel Damview, Restaurant and Bar in Wangkha,
Chukha Dzongkhag (had our lunch here).

Interesting reminder!

Much better road condition now