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Sunset over the Himalayas
Dochu La is a vital pass from western Bhutan to the more remote eastern region.
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Chortens
Dochu La Pass has 108 chortens (or stupas) which are Buddhist reliquaries and memorials to the teachings of the Buddha. Sometimes actual relics of revered monks are placed inside the dome of the stupas.
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Mountain sunset
With an elevation of 10,130 feet, on a clear evening you have a spectacular view of the mountains - including Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 24,596 feet.
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