| Gedu རྒིད་ འདུ | ||
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| State | Bhutan | |
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| Inhabitants | 4.993 (2012 estimate) | |
| Prefix tel | 975 5 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 21006 | |
| Time zone | UTC 6 | |
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Gedu (རྒིད་ འདུ sometimes Gaedu or Gaeddu) is a city of Western Bhutan.
To know
Perched on a hill, Gedu is at its best by observing it from afar at night when its rugged and uninspired architecture is softened by a ring of street lamps. Visitors are unlikely to linger in Gedu, but being the largest urban center among Phuentsholing is Thimphu or Paro, it is a convenient place for a mid-journey break.
Geographical notes
Located in the district of Chhukha.
Background
Originally the city was developed to house people who worked at the local hydroelectric plant, the city is now home to a small college.
How to orient yourself
Gedu: full screen map.How to get
By car
Gedu is located on the road between Phuentsholing is Thimphu or Paro. In particular it is a 2h drive from Phuentsholing.
How to get around
What see
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Wangkha Dam View Hotel (Close to the hydroelectric power station of Chhukha). It serves good Bhutanese food as well Indian in a truly beautiful location. Bhutanese dishes are not mentioned on the menu, but are served upon request. Try the spicy kuka.
Where stay
Safety
It owns a 20-bed hospital with five doctors serving the entire district.
