Gelephu, Bhutan: travel guide
A southern border town and site of the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City special administrative region. A growing gateway with a domestic airport (GLU).
- Country
- Bhutan
- Currency
- BTN
- Time zone
- Asia/Thimphu
- Nearest airport
- GLU
Top places to visit in Gelephu
Bhutan-India Border Gate, Gelephu
Heritage · 4.1 rating · about 0.3 h
The newly built Bhutan entry gate on the Indo-Bhutan border at Gelephu, gateway to the southern frontier town and the future Mindfulness City.
Gelephu Clock Tower
Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h
Central clock-tower square with a small park, mani and dungkhor prayer structures, ringed by shops and eateries; the town's main meeting point.
Gelephu Town Park
Nature · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h
Tidy central park with walking pavements, a fountain, lawns and flowers; lively in the evenings and a relaxed family spot.
GMC Viewpoint
Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 0.5 h
Hillside vantage point overlooking Gelephu, its airport and the developing Mindfulness City area, with broad views across the town.
Zangthopelri Park & Lhakhang
Temple · 3.8 rating · about 0.5 h
Buddhist temple set at the centre of a peaceful landscaped park beside the clock tower; free, clean and well-maintained.
Where to stay in Gelephu
Hotels
- Hotel Kuku Grand 3-star
- Deyngyam Boutique 3-star
- Lhaazaayy Suites 3-star
- Goldfish Resort & Waterpark 3-star
- Hotel Kingacholing 2-star
- Hotel Yangtsholing Taraa 3-star
Where to eat
- Someplace Else Bhutanese, International, Bar · about BTN 650 per person
- Skyview Restro Bhutanese, International · about BTN 650 per person
- MAD MIX Vegetarian, Indian, Bhutanese · about BTN 650 per person
- The Chambers (Bites & Brews) Mexican, International, Bar · about BTN 650 per person
- Momo Corner Gelephu Bhutanese, Fast Food · about BTN 250 per person
- Lemon House Restaurant Bhutanese, International · about BTN 650 per person
- The Black Mountain Bistro Bhutanese, Thai, International · about BTN 650 per person
- Nomads Restaurant Bhutanese · about BTN 650 per person
Getting around
- Car With Driver main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.