5/5 Nidhi S. 8 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
I
had
the
incredible
opportunity
to
visit
Dochula
Pass
in
June,
and
it
was
nothing
short
of
amazing.
Nestled
at
an
altitude
of
3,100
meters,
this
mountain
pass
offers
breathtaking
panoramic
views
of
the
Himalayas.
Our
journey
to
Dochula
Pass
began
early
in
the
morning,
as
we
drove
through
the
winding
roads
from
Thimphu.
As
we
ascended,
the
lush
greenery
and
vibrant
flora
made
the
journey
itself
an
enchanting
experience.
When
we
finally
reached
the
pass,
the
sight
that
greeted
us
was
absolutely
stunning.
The
most
iconic
feature
of
Dochula
Pass
is
the
108
chortens
(stupas),
known
as
the
Druk
Wangyal
Chortens.
These
stupas
were
built
in
honor
of
Bhutanese
soldiers
who
lost
their
lives
in
a
battle
against
Indian
insurgents.
Walking
among
these
chortens,
you
can
feel
the
deep
sense
of
history
and
spirituality
that
permeates
the
area.
One
of
the
highlights
of
my
visit
was
the
clear
view
of
the
snow-capped
peaks
of
the
Himalayas.
On
a
clear
day,
you
can
see
several
of
Bhutan's
highest
peaks,
including
Gangkar
Puensum,
the
highest
unclimbed
mountain
in
the
world.
We
were
fortunate
to
have
good
weather,
and
the
sight
of
the
majestic
mountains
against
the
clear
blue
sky
was
simply
awe-inspiring.
There
is
also
a
lovely
cafe
at
Dochula
Pass
where
we
enjoyed
a
warm
cup
of
traditional
Bhutanese
tea.
Sitting
there,
sipping
tea
and
taking
in
the
serene
beauty
of
the
landscape,
was
an
experience
I
will
cherish
forever.
The
cool,
crisp
mountain
air
and
the
tranquil
ambiance
made
it
a
perfect
spot
for
relaxation
and
reflection.
In
addition
to
the
natural
beauty,
Dochula
Pass
also
hosts
the
Dochula
Druk
Wangyal
Festival
in
December,
which
celebrates
Bhutanese
culture
and
traditions
with
vibrant
performances
and
festivities.
Although
I
visited
in
June,
the
stories
of
this
festival
added
another
layer
of
cultural
richness
to
my
understanding
of
the
place.
Overall,
my
visit
to
Dochula
Pass
was
an
unforgettable
experience.
The
combination
of
stunning
natural
scenery,
historical
significance,
and
peaceful
atmosphere
makes
it
a
must-visit
destination
for
anyone
traveling
to
Bhutan.
I
highly
recommend
taking
the
time
to
explore
this
beautiful
pass
and
soak
in
all
it
has
to
offer.