Dochula Pass

mountain pass in Thimphu

#1 in Thimphu / #3 in Bhutan

by Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium

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Dochula Pass is a picturesque mountain pass located at an elevation of 3,100 meters (10,200 feet) between Thimphu and Punakha in Bhutan. It is renowned for its stunning panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain range, especially on clear days. The pass is also famous for the 108 memorial chortens (stupas) known as the Druk Wangyal Chortens, which were built by the Queen Mother, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, to honor Bhutanese soldiers who died in a conflict against Indian insurgents in 2003. Additionally, the Dochula Pass features the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang, a temple that showcases beautiful murals depicting Bhutan's history and its spiritual heritage.

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