Road to Gangtey to Paro || Road to Gangtey to Paro
The drive from Gangtey to Thimphu takes about 5 hours, covering 174 km. The road ascends from Phobjikha Valley to the Lawa La Pass (3,360m) and joins the main highway beneath the pass. It descends through changing vegetation to Wangdiphodrang, then climbs to Dochula Pass (3,250m) for views of the eastern Himalayas before descending to Thimphu Valley. From Thimphu, it’s a 1-hour drive (50 km) along a recently broadened road, passing through Thimphu’s suburbs and villages. At Chuzom, the road network converges for Paro, Haa, Thimphu, and Phuntsholing. Continuing north-west for 20 minutes, the road follows the Pa Chu river, passing Tachogang Temple, before reaching Paro Valley.
