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Lawa La

Coordinates: 27°31′29.04″N 90°10′20.25″E / 27.5247333°N 90.1722917°E / 27.5247333; 90.1722917
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Lawa La
Chorten's gate at Lawala Pass, c. March 2023
Elevation3,250 m (10,663 ft)
RangeHimalayas
Coordinates27°31′29.04″N 90°10′20.25″E / 27.5247333°N 90.1722917°E / 27.5247333; 90.1722917
Lawa La is located in Bhutan
Lawa La
Location of 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),[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]

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.