Ta Dzong is located in Paro, which is a historic town in Bhutan with many sacred sites and historical buildings. To reach Ta Dzong, international travelers would typically use various modes of transportation as follows:
Paro International Airport (PBH) is the nearest airport to Ta Dzong, serving as the primary gateway for international tourists visiting Bhutan. There are no direct train services that connect Bhutan to other countries. However, Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines operate flights to Paro from multiple cities in India.
Traveling by road to Bhutan from India is possible through the border towns of Phuentsholing, Gelephu, and Samdrup Jongkhar. After entry, you can drive or hire a taxi to Ta Dzong in Paro.
India has a vast railway network that extends up to regions close to the Bhutanese border. The nearest railway stations in India are New Jalpaiguri (in West Bengal) and Hasimara (in West Bengal). From there, visitors can continue by road.
| City | Flights | Road (via Phuentsholing) | Train (nearest station) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Connect via flights to Paro from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with a stopover at Delhi or Kolkata. | Approximately 2,600 km. Stopover in Kolkata is advisable. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Delhi | Direct flights are available to Paro. | Approximately 1,750 km. Stopovers in Lucknow and Siliguri recommended. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Kolkata | Direct flights to Paro are available. | Approximately 1,050 km. Can stop in Siliguri. | Nearest is Hasimara. Then continue by road. |
| Chennai | Connect via flights to Paro from Chennai with a stopover in Kolkata or Delhi. | Approximately 2,300 km. Stopovers in Visakhapatnam and Kolkata recommended. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Bangalore | Connect via flights to Paro with a stopover in Kolkata or Delhi. | Approximately 2,550 km. Stopovers in Visakhapatnam and Kolkata suggested. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Hyderabad | Connect via flights to Paro from Hyderabad with a stopover in Kolkata or Delhi. | Approximately 2,300 km. Stopover in Visakhapatnam and Kolkata advised. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Pune | Connect via flights to Paro with a stopover in Delhi or Kolkata. | Approximately 2,500 km. Stopover in Nagpur and Kolkata advisable. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Ahmedabad | Connect via flights to Paro from Ahmedabad with a stopover in Delhi or Kolkata. | Approximately 2,300 km. Stopover in Jaipur and Kolkata recommended. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Jaipur | Connect via flights to Paro with a stopover in Kolkata or Delhi. | Approximately 1,850 km. Stopovers in Agra and Kolkata suggested. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
| Surat | Connect via flights to Paro from Surat with a stopover in Delhi or Kolkata. | Approximately 2,400 km. Stopover in Nagpur and Kolkata is advisable. | Nearest is New Jalpaiguri. Then continue by road. |
Note: The above details are subject to change as flight routes and road conditions can change. It is always good to check with the respective airlines or through appropriate channels for the most recent information regarding travel.
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