Dewathang town is in the southeastern region of Bhutan, in the district of Samdrup Jongkhar. Traveling to this serene location can be an adventure in itself as it offers scenic beauty along its routes.
The nearest airport for international travelers is in Guwahati, Assam, India (Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport). From Guwahati, it's about a three-hour drive to reach Dewathang Town. Travelers must book a taxi or arrange a pickup through their hotel in Bhutan.
Visitors can enter Bhutan via Samdrup Jongkhar, which connects this eastern part of Bhutan with the Indian state of Assam. From the border town of Samdrup Jongkhar, Dewathang is quite close and easily reachable by local taxi services within approximately an hour's drive.
For travelers coming from within Bhutan, Dewathang is connected by road from major cities like Thimphu and Phuentsholing. The journey from Thimphu to Dewathang will usually take around 14-16 hours depending on road conditions and weather.
International tourists (excluding Indian, Bangladeshi, and Maldivian nationals) require a visa to enter Bhutan which must be arranged in advance through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator or one of their international partners. Indian nationals require an Entry Permit that can be obtained at the port of entry on producing a Passport or Voter ID card along with two passport-sized photographs.