Major city · Bhutan
Gedu
Gedu is a 2-hour drive from Phuentsholing on the road to Thimphu: stop for a meal and a view, not a night.
Gedu is a hill town in Chhukha district, built around a hydroelectric plant and a small college. Its architecture is plain, but the night view from a distance is pleasant. Most travellers pass through on the Thimphu–Phuentsholing highway, stopping for refreshment at one of the restaurants with valley views.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BTN
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides on the highway)
- Airport
- PBH
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Rules in force · 5
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bhutan ↗Sustainable Development Fee: USD 100 per adult per night for international visitors until 31 Aug 2027 (children 6–11 half rate, under 6 free); Indian nationals pay in rupees at a lower rate. Confirm the current rate on the official tourism site before booking.
- Bhutan ↗Visa: apply through the official Bhutan tourism visa system, cleared before you board; plan the trip through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator.
- Bhutan ↗Paro is Bhutan's only international airport: approaches are visual, flights run in daylight only, and cloud or wind cancels them; keep a spare day at both ends.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gedu113 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gedu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?checkNgultrum (BTN) is pegged 1:1 to the Indian rupee; rupees are widely accepted but check which notes.Bhutan-wide
- SIM or eSIMB-Mobile (Bhutan Telecom) and TashiCell sell tourist SIMs in Paro and Thimphu with your passport; your guide can help.Bhutan-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; hotels provide bottled or filtered water.Bhutan-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Not expected; round up.Bhutan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/F/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bhutan-wide
- SafetyGedu is safe.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in certified hotels and restaurants; squat toilets at some roadside stops.Bhutan-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 112 ambulance · 110 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany dzongs close their shrine rooms during festivals and some ceremonies; government offices close on Saturday afternoons and Sunday…Bhutan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPBH Paro International Airport (About 4–5 hours by road via Thimphu).
- Getting aroundGedu is small and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from PhuentsholingcheckNu 1,500–2,500
- Metro or bus rideBus from PhuentsholingcheckNu 200–400
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomBTN 1,500
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomBTN 2,500
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomBTN 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BTN 1,000 · Mid BTN 3,000 · High BTN 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PBH Paro International Airport (About 4–5 hours by road via Thimphu)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gedu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
18 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
22 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
20 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Gedu is small and walkable. The highway is the main street. Taxis are available for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Phuentsholing
goDoor to door: About 2 hours
Taxi or bus, about 2 hours
Border town with India; good for shopping and Indian cuisine.
Door to door: About 3–4 hours
Taxi or bus, about 3–4 hours
Capital city with dzongs, markets and museums.
Door to door: About 4–5 hours
Taxi or bus via Thimphu, about 4–5 hours
Tiger's Nest and Rinpung Dzong.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the highway
A few guesthouses and hotels; most travellers continue to Thimphu or Phuentsholing.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Nu 1,000–2,000 (meal and transport)
- Mid
- Nu 2,000–4,000 (meal, transport, basic guesthouse)
- High
- Nu 4,000+ (meal, transport, hotel)
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × BTN 2,500 | BTN 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BTN 3,000 | BTN 6,000 |
| Taxi Phuentsholing–Gedu1 × BTN 2,000 · check | BTN 2,000 |
| Bus Phuentsholing–Gedu2 × BTN 300 · check | BTN 600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BTN 1,110 |
| Trip total≈ BTN 6,110 per person per day, bed included | BTN 12,210 |
2026 estimate in ngultrum; flights and visa fees excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a restaurant | Nu 300–600 |
| Tea (suja or chai) | Nu 30–50 |
| Taxi from Phuentsholingcheck | Nu 1,500–2,500 |
| Bus from Phuentsholingcheck | Nu 200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Landslides can block the Thimphu–Phuentsholing highway during monsoon; check road conditions before travelling.
- Restaurants may close early; plan your stop before 20:00.Restaurants may close early; plan your stop before 8:00 PM.
- No ATM in Gedu; carry enough ngultrum or Indian rupees.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Ambulance
- 112
- Fire
- 110
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My bed tonight
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Lhaksam nang laTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Ambulance112
- Fire110
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Phuentsholing → Gedu: about Nu 1,500–2,500, about 2 hours (check)
- Bus Phuentsholing → Gedu: about Nu 200–400, about 2 hours (check)
Say or show
- Kuzuzangpo — Hello (ku-zu-zang-po)
- Kadinchey — Thank you (ka-din-chay)
- Gadem chi mo? — How much? (ga-dem chi mo)
- Lakshay — Goodbye (lak-shay)
Dzongkha is the national language; English is widely understood in tourism.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gedu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, landslides on the highway) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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