Gelephu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
place in Sarpang District, Bhutan
About Gelephu
The town serves as an entry point for Bhutanese and Indians entering and leaving the country - other nationalities are not allowed to enter Bhutan at Gelephu except in exceptional situations and after receiving permission from the central government. Unlike other Bhutanese towns, which are either crammed in a valley or squashed on a hilltop, Gelephu lies on a vast plain. As a result, it's very spacious, with pleasant villas and apartment blocks next to tree-lined streets and surrounded by green spaces. Like its sister town ofPhuentsholing, Gelephu serves as a winter residence for people escaping the cold weather ofThimphu,and a winter relocation site for a number ofBumthang-based monasteries. The town has a population of around 10,000 (2017).
Top Attractions in Gelephu
Explore the best things to see and do in Gelephu:
- ★Bhutan Centennial Distillery
Where to Eat in Gelephu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Dragon Cafe
- 🍴Pool Cafe
- 🍴South Indian Hotel
Where to Stay in Gelephu
- 🏨ADD Inn
- 🏨Hotel 8 Jordan
- 🏨Hotel Kingacholing
- 🏨The Kuku Grand Hotel
Gelephu Travel Guide Sections
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