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Druk Wangyal Chortens at Dochula Pass
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Hubert Trapp
November 13, 2024
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Dochula Pass (3,100 m altitude) is located on the highway that connects the Thimphu and Punakha valleys. Historically, the pass has always been an important waypoint in Bhutan, but there are no special features at the top of the pass. In 2003, Her Royal Highness Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk ordered the construction of a large chorten on the hill at the mountain pass, which is surrounded by three rings of smaller chortens. ‘Druk Wangyal Chortens‘ consists of a total of 108 chortens.
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Halbschuh
February 5, 2025
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In December 2003, there was an uprising by separatists who entered Bhutan from Assam. The 108 chortens were built as a memorial to the victory of the Bhutanese troops
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Andi
November 10, 2025
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Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,100 meters, the Dochula Pass is one of Bhutan's most scenic and significant mountain passes. Located on the road between Thimphu and Punakha, it …
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