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Traveling to Bhutan has always been fascinating. This country is a favorite destination for Indian travelers due to its peaceful mountains, colorful monasteries and natural beauty, but people often think that there is a long visa and passport hassle to go to Bhutan. Especially if you want to go there only for a day. But do you know that a small town in India makes this problem easy. So let us know which is the new way to go to Bhutan without visa and passport. What is the name of this Indian city which borders Bhutan?
Which is the new route to Bhutan?
Jaigaon, located in Alipurduar district of West Bengal, is a border town from where you can reach Phuentsholing in Bhutan on foot. You can have breakfast in India in the morning, lunch in Bhutan and return home to India by evening. This entire process is possible in one day without any air travel or complicated planning. The main attraction of Jaigaon is Bhutan Gate. Which has a colorful and ornate entrance, it gives you a glimpse of Bhutanese culture. Apart from this, there are natural places like Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve nearby, where you can enjoy the wildlife and lush forests.
Easy rules for entering Bhutan
Traveling to Bhutan has now become very easy for Indian citizens. For this, if you have a valid passport, then you can travel directly, although the passport should be valid for at least six months. If you do not have a passport, you can also enter with Voter ID. Apart from this, passport size photographs are also required. For children under 18 years of age, if they do not have a passport, the original birth certificate is required for their entry.
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Permits and Fees in Bhutan
Indian citizens do not require a Bhutan visa, but a permit is necessary. Normally in Bhutan one has to pay Rs 1,200 Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) per night. Children under 5 years of age do not have to pay any fee, and for children of 6-12 years it is half price. If you are taking a day trip to Phuentsholing, you can avoid this fee altogether. People of Jaigaon often return to India by evening to avoid customs duty. Local people can go to Phuentsholing by paying a small fee of only Rs 50-100. To go beyond this, additional permits are required. Also, Indian registered vehicles can enter limited areas of Bhutan without any fees. If the vehicle goes beyond the Rinchending checkpoint in Phuentsholing, a green tax of 4,500 nu (approximately Rs 4,528) will have to be paid per day.
How to reach Jaigaon
Jaigaon is not just a border town, but has many natural and cultural attractions. Visit Bhutan Gate for a first-hand glimpse of Bhutanese culture, while nearby Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve allow you to experience wildlife including elephants, tigers and rare birds. Sikijhora, located on the banks of the Torsha River, offers boating and hills, while Hasimara is known for its small tea gardens and blend of Bengali-Bhutanese culture. To reach Jaigaon by air, the nearest Bagdogra Airport and by rail are Alipurduar Junction, New Alipurduar or New Cooch Behar Railway Station, from where Jaigaon can be easily reached by car or bus.
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