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Haa Valley

Bhutan · Haa · 2670 m

Short description of Haa Valley

The Haa Valley is the westernmost inhabited valley of Bhutan and was closed to visitors until 2002, which has kept it quieter and plainer than anywhere else on the western circuit. Two small temples at its head, the White and Black Temples, are among the oldest in the country and were founded in the seventh century according to local tradition. The road in crosses the Chele La at nearly four thousand metres, the highest motorable pass in Bhutan, with the peak of Jomolhari visible on a clear morning. The pass is closed by snow for parts of the winter.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: April – May or September – October

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Chele La, the highest motorable pass in Bhutan
  2. White Temple and Black Temple
  3. Farmstays in the valley villages
  4. Rhododendron forest on the pass in spring (April - May)
  5. Jomolhari views from the ridge
  6. Haa summer festival (approx. July)
  7. Nub Tshonapata alpine lakes trek(Multi-day trip)
  8. Buckwheat fields and the valley farms

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