Bhutan: On The Pursuit Of Happiness
The sight of the majestic Himalayan, glacial rivers and streams flowing, the air of serenity with the Tibetan monasteries in the vicinity always excite me to the core. Hence, Bhutan has always been in my bucket list since ages now. There are various routes and means to reach Bhutan, but to have a road trip from Siliguri is probably the best option , because the airfare is quite high for a direct flight to Paro( the town where the airport is located in Bhutan). Also, the road trip to Thimphu is very scenic indeed and very safe compared to other routes from Assam. There are two phases to the roadtrip from Siliguri to Thimphu. The road from Siliguri to the Bhutan Gate is quite plain with endless tea plantations on either side of the road. It' s around a 4 hour journey to the gate. Jaigaon is the town on the Indian side of the border and Phuentsholing is on the Bhutanese side. However, the stark contrast between the two towns is there for everyone to see. Jaigaon is qui