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• Wangdue Phodrang is a town in central Bhutan. It is the administrative head of of Wangdue Phodrang district.

Wangdue Dzong

[edit] By plane

Nearly all visitors arrive by plane from Paro, the country's sole airport. Wangdue Phodrang is 2 hour drive from the capital, and about a 2hrs 45 minute journey from the airport .

[edit] By bus

Wangdue Phodrang is the meeting place of three major Highways. There are daily Buses form Phuentsholing,Thimphu and Paro. Wangdue Phodrang also lies on the route from the capital to Jakar, Samdrup Jongkhar, Mongar, Damphu and Gelephu.

[edit] Get around

The town is small enough to negotiate on foot.

• Taxi: There is a set rate for taxis plying city routes. Maximum is around 70nu. There is a taxi stand in center of town. Taxis also cruise and can be hailed at any point.
• Bus. There exists a bus service to nearby villages of Gaselo but only on Saturdays and Sundays.

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A valley near Wangdue

• The Chimme Lhakhang, dedicated to the Mad Monk ( Drukpa Kinley ) located on a scenic hillock and visible from the lobesa calley. All Children named in this lhakhang have names starting either with "Chhimi" or "Kinley". A brief Walk of about 20 min through scenic paddy feilds and you reach the Monastry.
• Wangdue Phodrang Town. Fondly named the matchbox town.Wangdue Phodrang town consists of few permanent buildings the rest are temporary houses made of wood .There are plans to shift the town to another location.

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• Lobesa Valley. A beautiful valley near Wangdue. The area is especially stunning during the months of June and July when the rice paddies are at their greenest and most fertile. September and October are also a good time to visit.