Gyalpozhing
Monggar, Bhutan
About Gyalpozhing
Gyalpozhing (also spelled Gaylegphug or Gelephu not to be confused with Sarpang's Gelephu) is a small town in Monggar district, eastern Bhutan, situated on the Lateral Road between Mongar and Trashigang. It is a quiet settlement that serves the surrounding agricultural villages. The area is known for orange and cardamom cultivation.
Gyalpozhing has basic amenities and sees very few tourists. It is primarily a transit point for travellers on the east-west highway.
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By Plane
Yongphulla Airport (YON IATA) is about 2 hours by road.
By Train
By Car / Road
Gyalpozhing is about 1 hour east of Mongar on the Lateral Road. Buses on the Mongar–Trashigang route pass through.
On foot.
Things to do
- Surrounding farmland — Rural landscape typical of eastern Bhutan.
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A few basic restaurants.
Cafes & Nightlife
Bottled drinks.
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No formal accommodation. Nearest stay is in Mongar or Trashigang.
What to buy
Basic provisions.
Go next
- Mongar — 1 hour west. Market town and dzong.
- Trashigang — 2 hours east. Eastern Bhutan's main centre.
- Lingmethang — 30 min east.
Nearby in Monggar
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