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

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

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 offers breathtaking panoramic views of the eastern Himalayas, particularly on clear winter mornings when the snow-capped peaks create a stunning backdrop. One of the Dochula Pass's most prominent landmarks is the Druk Wangyal Chortens – a group of 108 memorial stupas erected under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, to honor the Bhutanese soldiers who lost their lives in the 2003 anti-insurgency operation. Nearby is the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple), built in 2008, a memorial to Bhutan's beloved fourth king and the armed forces, blending contemporary art with traditional Bhutanese architecture. Source: thimphu.gov.bt/dochula-pass

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