Dochula Pass

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Dochula pass of Bhutan

Here u gets to see the beautiful Himalayan ranges. This place is further complemented by the colorful Buddhist prayer flags fluttering in the wind and snow capped trees. It is about 30 km from Thimphu.

Places to Visit

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DRUK WANGYAL LHAKHANG TEMPLE

THE LHAKHANG IS LOCATED NEARBY DOCHULA PASS. A BEAUTIFUL AND HOLY PLACE WITH 108 BUDDHIST PAINTINGS DONE BY THE LAMAS OR MONKS OF THE LHAKHANG, WHICH TELLS THE STORY OF LORD BUDDHA. AT THE ALTER THREE LARGE STATUES OF ZHABDRUNG NGAWANG NAMGYAL, GAUTAMA BUDDHA AND GURU RINPOCHE PRESIDING NEXT TO ONE ANOTHER. ZHABDRUNG NGAWANG NAMGYAL IS THE FOUNDER OF BHUTANESE STATE. THE LHAKHANG OFFERS INTERESTING EXAMPLE OF TRADITIONAL BUDDHIST CULTURE MEETING THE 21ST CENTURY.

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DRUK WANGYA LHAKHANG FESTIVAL

EVERY YEAR ON DECEMBER 13TH, THE DRUK WANGYAL FESTIVAL IS CELEBRATED HERE FOLLOWING OLD TRADITION AND MODERN COSTUME DESIGN ALONG WITH STORY TELLING DANCES IN THE MEMORY OF FOURTH DRUK GYALPO. THE BREATHTAKING FESTIVAL SHOWS THE BEAUTY OF BHUTANESE CULTURE, TRADITION AND ART.