Lawa La

Lawa La
Chorten's gate at Lawala Pass, c. March 2023
Lawa La is located in Bhutan
Lawa La
Lawa La
Location within Bhutan
Elevation3,250 m (10,660 ft)
Location
RangeHimalayas
Coordinates27°31′29.04″N 90°10′20.25″E / 27.5247333°N 90.1722917°E / 27.5247333; 90.1722917

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.

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.