Lawa La
| Lawa La | |
|---|---|
 Chorten's gate at Lawala Pass, c. March 2023 | |
  Lawa La Location within Bhutan | |
| Elevation | 3,250 m (10,660 ft) |
| Third Approach | |
| Range | Himalayas |
| Coordinates | 27°31′29.04″N 90°10′20.25″E / 27.5247333°N 90.1722917°E |
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]
Gallery
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.jpg)
Green meadows below Lawala Pass.jpg)
Prayer flags near the pass
See also
References
- ↑ 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.