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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Lawa La
Lawa La (Lawa Pass, la means pass in Dzongkha) is a high-mountain motorable pass located in Bhutan.

Location

Situated in the western-central part of Bhutan at an altitude of 3,250 m (10,660 ft), it serves as an important route connecting the districts of Punakha District and Trongsa District.

A little over 3 kilometers (approximately 1.8 miles) prior to reaching Pele La, there exists a secluded road that directs towards this mountain pass. This pass serves as an entranceway to the Phobjikha Valley.

  • Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
    Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
  • Left-side view of the Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
    Left-side view of the Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
  • Wide-angle view of the Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
    Wide-angle view of the Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
  • Yaks at the Lawala Pass
    Yaks at the Lawala Pass
  • Green meadows below Lawala Pass
    Green meadows below Lawala Pass
  • Prayer flags near the pass
    Prayer flags near the pass

See also

References

  1. ^ Adventures, Third Rock. "Black Necked Crane Festival Tour". Third Rock Adventures. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
  2. ^ Gielen, Gudrun (2022-07-12). Meine Reisen: Der Reiz fremder Horizonte (in German). BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 978-3-7557-0503-1.
  3. ^ Berlitz; Hando, Solange (2017-06-01). Berlitz Pocket Guide Bhutan. Rough Guides UK. ISBN 978-1-78573-038-2.
  4. ^ "Travel to Phobjikha (Gangtey) Valley, Bhutan". Fairytale Studios. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-14.


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