Phuentshogling Gewog district, Bhutan

Places to visit near Daphu

Daphu is a town in Phuentshogling Gewog district, Bhutan, home to about 1,666 people. Within 50 km by road there are 21 places to visit — 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage and 1 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Jaldapara National Park (40 km), Serlung Pelkar Chhoeling Goenpa (42 km) and Buxa Tiger Reserve (52 km).

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Daphu at a glance

Location
Phuentshogling Gewog district, Bhutan
Population
about 1,666
Coordinates
26.9667° N, 89.3833° E
Places within 50 km
21 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens
Railway station
Hasimara (HSA), 34 km
Airport
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 137 km

Top places to visit near Daphu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Daphu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Daphu

96 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daphu. The closest is Jaigaon View Point (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daphu

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daphu. The closest is Jaldapara National Park (39 km); the best-known is Jaldapara National Park (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Daphu

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daphu. The closest is Bhutan Gate (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Daphu

18 buddhist sites within 100 km of Daphu. The closest is Serlung Pelkar Chhoeling Goenpa (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Daphu

14 temples within 100 km of Daphu. The closest is Makrapara Kali Temple মাকরাপাড়া কালী মন্দির (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daphu

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daphu. The closest is Bindu Barrage (66 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Bindu Barrage · lake · Kalimpong · ~66 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Jimilang Tsho · lake · Thimphu District · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Neora Dam · lake · Kalimpong · ~77 km · Well liked
  • Elephant Lake · lake · Gangtok · ~84 km · Highly rated
  • Sagardighi · lake · Koch Bihar · ~90 km · Highly rated
  • Mulkharka Lake · lake · Kalimpong · ~89 km · Highly rated

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A one-day trip from Daphu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daphu
  2. 15 km Bhutan Gate · gateway, Phuentshogling Gewog
  3. 1 km Himalayan High Altitude Treks and Expeditions · trek, Alipur Duar
  4. 1 km Jaigaon View Point · viewpoint, Alipur Duar
  5. 37 km Buxa Tiger Reserve · tiger reserve, Alipur Duar
  6. 32 km Jaldapara National Park · national park, Alipur Duar
  7. 40 km Back to Daphu

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From travellers near Daphu

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How to reach Daphu

  • By train: Hasimara (HSA) — about 34 km from the centre
  • By train: Falakata (FLK) — about 64 km from the centre
  • By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 137 km by road
  • By air: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), Guwahati — about 299 km by road

All places near Daphu by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Daphu by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints796Jaigaon View Point (16 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens427Jaldapara National Park (39 km)
Forts & heritage527Bhutan Gate (15 km)
Buddhist sites118Serlung Pelkar Chhoeling Goenpa (42 km)
Temples114Makrapara Kali Temple মাকরাপাড়া কালী মন্দির (32 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs013Bindu Barrage (66 km)
Waterfalls010Waterfall Pavillion (60 km)
Other attractions25Phuentsholing (16 km)
Museums05National Museum of Bhutan (64 km)
Parks05Sikia Jhora (62 km)
Treks11Himalayan High Altitude Treks and Expeditions (15 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Murti River Picnic Spot (71 km)
Caves01Lion Cave (73 km)

Daphu: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Daphu?

Himalayan High Altitude Treks and Expeditions (trek, about 15 km), Jaigaon View Point (viewpoint, about 16 km), Jaldapara National Park (national park, about 40 km), Bhutan Gate (gateway, about 15 km), Phuentsholing (attraction, about 16 km), Buxa Tiger Reserve (tiger reserve, about 52 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Daphu?

21 places on Spotwander: 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 1 Buddhist site, 1 temple.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Daphu?

Jaigaon View Point, about 16 km by road; Lankapara View Point (28 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Daphu?

Jaldapara National Park, about 39 km by road; Jaldapara National Park (40 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Daphu?

Bhutan Gate, about 15 km by road; Buxa Fort (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Daphu?

Start in Daphu, visit Bhutan Gate, then Himalayan High Altitude Treks and Expeditions, then Jaigaon View Point, then Buxa Tiger Reserve, then Jaldapara National Park, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Daphu?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

How do I reach Daphu?

By train: Hasimara (HSA), about 34 km away. By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 137 km by road.

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