Lawa La Explained

Lawa La
Elevation M:3250
Map:Bhutan
Map Relief:1
Coords:27.5247°N 90.1723°W
Range:Himalayas

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,[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]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adventures . Third Rock . Black Necked Crane Festival Tour . 2023-06-14 . Third Rock Adventures . en.
  2. Book: Gielen, Gudrun . Meine Reisen: Der Reiz fremder Horizonte . 2022-07-12 . BoD – Books on Demand . 978-3-7557-0503-1 . de.
  3. Book: Berlitz . Berlitz Pocket Guide Bhutan . Hando . Solange . 2017-06-01 . Rough Guides UK . 978-1-78573-038-2 . en.
  4. Web site: 2019-06-26 . Travel to Phobjikha (Gangtey) Valley, Bhutan . 2023-06-14 . Fairytale Studios . en.