Lawa La
| Lawa La | |
|---|---|
 Chorten's gate at Lawala Pass, c. March 2023 | |
| Elevation | 3,250 m (10,663 ft) |
| Range | Himalayas |
| Coordinates | 27°31′29.04″N 90°10′20.25″E / 27.5247333°N 90.1722917°E |
  Location of Lawa La | |
Lawa La (Lawa Pass, la means pass in Dzongkha) is a high-mountain motorable pass located in Bhutan.
Location
[edit]Situated in the western-central part of Bhutan at an altitude of 3,250 m (10,660 ft),[1] it serves as an important route connecting the districts of Punakha District and Trongsa District.[2]
A little over 3 kilometers (approximately 1.8 miles) prior to reaching Pele La,[3] there exists a secluded road that directs towards this mountain pass. This pass serves as an entranceway to the Phobjikha Valley.[4]
Gallery
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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 -
Yaks at the Lawala Pass -
Green meadows below Lawala Pass -
Prayer flags near the pass
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Adventures, Third Rock. "Black Necked Crane Festival Tour". Third Rock Adventures. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
- ^ Gielen, Gudrun (2022-07-12). Meine Reisen: Der Reiz fremder Horizonte (in German). BoD – Books on Demand. ISBN 978-3-7557-0503-1.
- ^ Berlitz; Hando, Solange (2017-06-01). Berlitz Pocket Guide Bhutan. Rough Guides UK. ISBN 978-1-78573-038-2.
- ^ "Travel to Phobjikha (Gangtey) Valley, Bhutan". Fairytale Studios. 2019-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-14.
External links
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