Lawa La

Lawa La (Lawa Pass, la means pass in Dzongkha) is a high-mountain motorable pass located in Bhutan.

Lawa La
Chorten's gate at Lawala Pass, c. March 2023
Elevation	3,250 m (10,663 ft)
Range	Himalayas
Coordinates	27°31′29.04″N 90°10′20.25″E
Location of Lawa La

Location

Situated in the western-central part of Bhutan at an altitude of 3,250 m (10,660 ft),^[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]

Gallery

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  Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
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  Left-side view of the Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
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  Wide-angle view of the Chorten at Lawa La Pass in Central Bhutan, c. March 2023
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  Yaks at the Lawala Pass
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  Green meadows below Lawala Pass
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  Prayer flags near the pass

See also

• Black Mountains (Bhutan)
• Phobjikha Valley
• Trans Bhutan Trail
• Thrumshing La
• Chelela Pass