The 108 Druk Wangyal chortens at Dochula Pass.
Dochula is a mountain pass at about 3,100 m on the road from Thimphu to Punakha. The 108 Druk Wangyal chortens stand in rows on a small hill at the top, with the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang temple beside them. On clear days, mostly between October and February, you can see a line of snow peaks along the Himalaya to the north. It is cold and windy here, so bring a jacket even when Thimphu is warm.
- Address: Dochula, Thimphu to Punakha highway, Bhutan
- Hours: Open at all times as a roadside stop. Snow can briefly close the road in winter.
- How to Reach: About an hour's drive east of Thimphu on the road to Punakha. Most visitors stop here on the way to Punakha or come as a half day trip. Travelling beyond Thimphu needs a route permit for Indian visitors.
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