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    Amo Chhu

    རི་བོ་ཇིཀྲུ་ཌེཀ
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    The Amo Chhu, a river flowing through Phuentsholing, originates from the north in China and continues into West Bengal, India. Strolling by its banks, one might spot a group of Indians playing cricket on a dried-up portion of the riverbed, or small Bhutanese children playing in the water with homemade toy boats. Couples come to visit as well, for the romantic ambiance and privacy that the area offers. One of the largest rivers in Bhutan, the Amo Chhu delights visitors with its natural beauty and the soothing sounds of its waters. The Amo Chhu is alternately called the Dhoti River -- named after the traditional Indian garment “dhoti,” a kind of long skirt for men. Citizens of both Bhutan and India come to walk along the paths above and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. While it sometimes dries up completely in the winter, the river becomes powerfully full in the height of Bhutan’s rainy season (late summer). A sunset visit offers relaxing sounds, friendly locals, and the warm orange tones of evening sunshine glimmering off of the surface of the bubbling water.

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