Agency: International tourists can now enter and exit through the eastern border town of Samdrupjongkhar, following the official inauguration of the highly anticipated Darranga Immigration Check Post (ICP) in Assam, India on the 7th November 2024.
The ceremony was attended by Bhutan’s Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and Assam’s Governor, Lakshman Prasad Acharya.
Located within the Darranga ICP complex and managed by India’s Land Ports Authority, this new immigration facility is a significant step in strengthening cross-border tourism and connectivity.
With this addition, Bhutan now offers two land-based entry and exit points for tourists.
Operating 24/7, the Darranga ICP will facilitate the entry and exit of third-country nationals across the Bhutan-India border, with the goal of boosting tourism in Bhutan’s eastern regions.
Samdrupjongkhar serves as a gateway to key towns in eastern Bhutan, such as Trashigang, Trashiyangtse, Mongar, Lhuentse, and Pemagatshel. While these areas are less frequented, they are celebrated for their unique culture, stunning natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
