Lungchutse & Trashigang Gompa

This rewarding ridge walk links two peaceful monasteries and retreat centers above Dochula Pass and Hongtsho. For visitors travelling from Thimphu or Paro, the route is best walked in the opposite direction: drive to Trashigang Gompa, then hike uphill through forest to Lungchutse Monastery and finish at Dochula Pass, where your vehicle can meet you.
The ascent from Trashigang Gompa to Lungchutse takes about 1½ hours. From Lungchutse, the walk to Dochula takes less than two hours. Including time to visit both monasteries and enjoy the scenery, plan for around four to five hours.