Border Gate Closure due to Indian Election

Bhutan: Bureau of Law and Order has informed that due to general election in Jalpaiguri under the State Government of West Bengal the international border in Phuentsholing, Samtse and Lhamoizingkha shall remain sealed from 6.00 PM on 16th April to 6.00 PM on17th April 2014. Therefore, all are requested to refrain from travelling during the above period.

If you have tourists coming in during the above timing please ensure to pre-pone or postpone to avoid the closure timing.