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Chele La Pass

Paro District, 🇧🇹 Bhutan

Highest motorable mountain pass in the country, reaching an altitude of 3,988 meters. It connects two mountain valleys and features an alpine landscape with rhododendron forests, prayer flags, and views of the Himalayas. Read more…

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Situated at an elevation of 3,988 meters, this is the highest motorable point in the country. The pass connects two mountain valleys via a steep, narrow, and winding road.

The landscape is characterized by forests of pine, oak, and rhododendrons. Numerous prayer flags are positioned throughout the area, providing views of the Himalayan range, including Mount Jomolhari.

The site served as a filming location for the movie Travellers & Magicians. It also functions as a starting point for hiking trails, such as the path to the Kila Goemba nunnery.

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Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Chele La Pass
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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