 The mist around here is everlasting, so the mountain views are ever elusive.  Ideal place for photo/video.  Basic toilet plus cafeteria available.  Best time to visit is early morning or evening.  The snow laden 108 chortens are awesome to view on a winter day.

We left Thimpu and headed for the phojibkha valley. A steady climb found us after about an hour at the Dochula Pass. I guide had said the views were amazing but unfortunately for us the clouds never cleared enough to allow us the spectacular view he had promised. At the pass are one hundred and eight chortens which are dedicated to those that lost their life during the insurgency in 2003. A place of quiet contemplation.

In the Himalayas, Dochula Pass is not just pretty; it tells a story about nature and people being strong. When I went in winter, the snow and fresh air showed how both the place and the people are tough. In winter, Dochula Pass became more than just a place, it became a story about people connecting with nature. It wasn't just about the great views, it was about understanding the stories in Dochula Pass.

A high pass that you will pass through when you are going to Central Bhutan from Thimphu. A nice place for short break and you could see the surrounding snow cap mountains on a clear day (unfortunately for us was a misty day). It’s free to walk around and there’s a cafe for food and drinks. There’s also a monastery here (entrance fee 250 local currency)

Incredible. It was our first sight seeing place during the Bhutan journey. We enjoyed the place. Took photos. The weather was unpredictable there. We crossed the pass total perhaps three times. And it was raining heavily the 2nd time and foggy enough not able to see anything the 3 rd time.