Chukha is one of the most important districts of Bhutan, with the busy border town of Phuentsholing often referred to as the ‘Gateway to the South’.
The most distinctive feature of Chhukha is the Chhukha and Tala Hydropower projects. The two projects tap the fast-running waters of the Wangchhu and Paachhu Rivers to produce more than 1,500 Megawatts of power. These two dams are absolutely crucial to the country as they are still the largest providers of revenue for the Kingdom of Bhutan.
