Tourist Attractions in Haa Valley.

The Haa valley covers an area of 1706 sq. km and is one of the smallest districts in Bhutan. This tiny region is one of the most beautiful and isolated areas in the kingdom. It is adorned with pristine alpine forests and tranquil mountain peaks. This valley remains one of the remote places and retains the air of an unspoiled, primeval forest. The wooded hills of Haa provide an ideal location for hiking and mountain biking. Biking around the valley to get to the local temples is an enjoyable way to spend the day.

Haa valley is home to a number of nomadic herders with a unique lifestyle and culture. The valley hosts the Haa Summer festival every year. The festival is an ideal occasion to witness the traditions and lifestyles of nomadic herders.

The Haa Dzong is also called Wangchulo Dzong and is one of the newest dzong in Bhutan. It is a large square structure with battered walls built in 1915 to replace a smaller structure.

Located in Dumchoe village and was built in the 7^th century by the Tibetan King, Srongtsen Gampo. One of the 108 monasteries he built in a day to subdue the demoness that lay across the Himalayan region. The most prominent ones are Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro valley and Jambay Lhakhang in Bumthang. Lhakhang Nagpo is situated towards the north of Temple Karpo. The black pigeon landed a little north of the white pigeon, signaling the preordained site of the present Temple. The temple was named Nagpo (black) as it was built on the site where the black pigeon landed. Built on a lake; an opening in the floor of the temple serves as the channel to the underground lake. Lhakhang Nagpo serves as the seat for the guardian deity Da Do Chen. The main relic of the monastery is the Choe-Lung-truel Sum.

This Temple is one of the temples dedicated to the Protective deity of Haa valley, Chundu. It is a 5-minutes walk from Gayekha.

It is roughly about 26 km from Haa to Cheli La. There’s no habitation on the route as the road switches back through a forest of blue pine and fir. At about 3400 m the road traverses through alpine country towards the pass. The beautiful Chele La pass is at 3,988 m and is one of the best places to visit in Bhutan. It is then a 35 km drive down to the junction with the Paro road in Bondey.

It is roughly about 26 km from Haa to Chele La. There’s no habitation on the route as the road switches back through a forest of blue pine and fir. At about 3400 m the road traverses through alpine country towards the pass. Cheli La is 3,810 m. It is then a 35 km drive down to the junction with the Paro highway road in Bondey.

Established in the 20^th century, this monastery is located in the Lungse Kha village under Haa Dzongkhag. The principal relics of the monastery are Tshepame, Guru Rinpoche, Dorji Chang, Chenrizig, Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Tamdrin. It also houses religious texts such as Kanjur and Tenjur.