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Pele La

Coordinates: 27°32′13″N 90°12′08″E / 27.536811°N 90.202116°E / 27.536811; 90.202116
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Pele La
Pelela Chorten lhakhang, c. October 2021
Elevation3,420 m (11,220 ft)
RangeHimalayas
Coordinates27°32′13″N 90°12′08″E / 27.536811°N 90.202116°E / 27.536811; 90.202116
Pele La is located in Bhutan
Pele La
Location of Pele La

Pele La (Pele Pass; la means pass in Dzongkha) is a high-mountain motorable pass located in Bhutan.[1]

Location

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From Wangdue Phodrang, one can travel east to Pele Pass in Bhutan's central region, which is located at an elevation of 3,420 m (11,220 ft). From its vantage point, on days with clear weather, observers can view Jomolhari soaring at 7,326 m (24,035 ft), Mount Jitchu Drake at 6,662 m (21,857 ft), and Mount Kang Bum standing tall at 6,526 m (21,411 ft).[2]

The pass acts as a demarcation between the western and central regions of the country.[3] Just at the pass, local artisans sell traditional Bhutanese handicrafts and handlooms.[4]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Fitzgerald, Sunny (2022-10-25). "What It's Like to Walk a Trail in the Beautiful Himalayas". Thrillist. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  2. ^ Dreams, Himalayan. "Pele La". www.himalayan-dreams.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. ^ Melancon, Nicole. "Farm-to-cushion dining along the Trans Bhutan Trail". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. ^ Wismayer, Henry (2022-12-07). "See the relentless beauty of Bhutan—a kingdom that takes happiness seriously". Travel. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved 2023-06-23.