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Published: December 29th 2010
108 chortens/stupas ? Dochula pass
Dochula pass (10,900 feet/3300 meter), is 16km far from Thimpu and some 30 minutes drive. You will admire the sterling view of snow-capped Himalayas and the hundreds of "broadcasting" prayer flags. Sometimes truck traffic can be a bit irritating .During winter road to Dochula pass is covered with mild snow. You will find mild snow fall in the entire Thimphu Vallley. Prime attraction to visit Dochula pass is 108 chortens/stupas.
108 chortens/stupas ? Dochula pass
The sharp peak that stands at the Dochula pass is masagang (7200 m) dominating the region,other mighty peaks on in this region are Tsendagang (6960 m), Terigang (7060 m),Jejegangphugang (7158m) and Kangphugang (7170m).
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Bhutan travel
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