How to Reach Thimphu From Assam

One of the most scenic and least explored states in India, Assam boasts of its magical charm, rich heritage, diverse history, finest quality tea leaves in the world, the endangered One-horned Rhinos, and lot more. Adorned with the enchanting beauty of the mighty Brahmaputra River, this state is in fact a bustling tourist hub for the entire North-Eastern India.

The state of Assam has a wonderful connectivity with the rest of the country. Be it air, railway or road network, the state can help you reach almost to all the corners in India and several other foreign destinations; Thimphu in Bhutan comes first in this list. And in case, you already have a plan to visit the Land of Thunder Dragons, but not sure about how to reach Thimphu from Guwahati, here we list out a detailed tour planner to reach Bhutan’s capital city from Assam.

How to Reach Thimphu from Guwahati by Air

The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, has flight connectivity with Paro International Airport in Bhutan. Visitors wondering about how to reach Thimphu from Assam, can take direct as well as connecting flights via Kathmandu in Nepal to reach Paro.

Upon arrival in Paro, visitors can take a roadway journey to make it to their final destination – Thimphu.

NOTE: Foreign nationals can also take direct flights to Paro International Airport from Singapore, Dhaka (Bangladesh), Bangkok (Thailand), and Kathmandu (Nepal).

How to Reach Thimphu from Assam by Train

Bhutan doesn’t have any railway connectivity with any international destination; Assam is also included in the list. Thus, finding a train journey directly to Thimphu won’t be possible! However, if you are in Assam, you can take a train ride to Bongaigaon Railway Station in Assam’s Bongaigaon town, and plan a road trip to Gelephu in Bhutan. Once you make your entry into Gelephu, you can reach Thimphu easily by driving along the Bhutanese terrains.

Note: Details of the road journey will be discussed in the next segment.

How to Reach Thimphu from Assam by Road

Guwahati and Bongaigaon are the best points in Assam to embark on a road journey to reach Thimphu in Bhutan. In fact, three of the entry points to the Land of the Thunder Dragons are in Assam.

Starting from Guwahati, you can follow the NH-27, and drive 150km (3 hours) to reach Samdrup Jongkhar point that will give you access to enter Bhutan. As you make your Bhutan entry through this point, you can continue driving along the NH-27 for another 11 hours (covering 419km) to reach Thimphu city. Local buses and private vehicles are readily available in Samdrup Jongkhar to reach Thimphu.

If you plan your road journey from Bongaigaon, you should first drive to Gelephu point, which is nearly 50km (1 hours’ drive) away from Bongaigaon. From Gelephu, you can board the local buses or get yourself a guided taxi ride to reach Thimphu; this part of the journey would cover 243km (7 hours).