Gelephu is a large town in Central Bhutan. It is on the Indian border and close to the Royal Manas National Park
Understand
The town serves as an entry point for Bhutanese and Indian nationals.
Get in
By bus
There are daily buses from Thimphu, and the town can be reached within the same day.
By plane
Gelephu has a small domestic airport, though flights are irregular and schedules need to be checked and rechecked.
Get around
The small town can be covered on foot.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Coffee
- CoffeeCat Cafe, Main town, ☏ 975 77877892. 7:AM-7:30PM Mon-Sat. A chic cafe with piled cushions and wooden crates. A good selection of books and excellent coffee and light meals.