- Chele La Pass:
If you are enthusiastic about high altitude mountain passes, Chele La will definitely flatter your senses. It is the highest motorable pass in Bhutan, situated at a height of almost 3988 metres above the sea level. This picturesque spot is a 36 km drive away from Paro Town. Chele La makes for an excellent road for an interesting road excursion. The scenic beauty of this place is beyond description. Lying above the virgin forests of the Haa Valley in Paro District, the pass offers some stunning views of the waterfalls, forests, and alpine valleys surrounding it. This pass separates Paro Valley from Haa Valley. The panoramic views of the snow-capped mountain peaks from here can entice any photographer in the world. Alongside the road heading up to the pass are hundreds of poles adorned with prayer flags that have been erected by the locals to scare off demons and evil spirits.
Best time/ season: October to November when the skies are clear.
