Haa Valley

Haa Valley has made its way towards the heart of people who love to admirenatural beauty with serene ambiance, but Haa Valley is still one of theless trodden tourist places of Bhutan. Haa Valley is also sometime knownas Hidden-Land of Rice in Bhutan. Surrounded by the beautiful forest areaand harboring untainted air Haa Valley has become a paradise for hikersand trekkers visiting Bhutan.

History of Haa Valley

In ancient Pre-Buddhist era Haa Valley was known for its animalistictradition. The residences then were enthused in offering animal blood totheir local deities. However, in 8th Century, the gruesome animalisticbelief were changed into more peaceful tradition when the tantric master,Guru Padmasambava, subdued the local deities like Ap Chundu and made themthe guardians of the Buddhist tradition in Haa Valley.

Although, many centuries have passed, still the traces of those animalistic traditions can be found in the festivals of Haa Valley.

Things and Activities to do in Haa Valley

Surrounded by lush green forest and architectures, Haa Valley is one ofthe alluring places in Bhutan. It is undoubtedly a tourists' delight wherethere are many things and activities to do as a traveler. Some of the bestthings to do in Haa Valley are as mentioned below.

Trekking in Haa Valley : Trek through the dense forestof Haa Valley and discover some of the less trodden places. Enjoy theserene ambiance while watching the scenic beauty of this breathtakingplace. Due to its scenic view of the pristine Alpine forest and majesticmountain peaks, it is often called as the trekkers' delight.

Bird Watching : Due to its lush green forest, HaaValley is the natural habitat of various colorful Himalayan Birds.Wander around this alpine forest and get bewitched by seeing the beautyof these birds. Enjoy the melodious chirping of these birds which willundoubtedly soothe your mind and spirit.

Experience Bhutan's Culture : Get to know the deepinsight into the indigenous lifestyle of Bhutanese people. Apprehendtheir culture and traditions. Furthermore, be astonished by seeing thefriendliness of these people. Because of their friendliness, knowingtheir culture becomes one of the most important things to do in HaaValley.

Have a Memorable Walk along the Haa Chu River : Walk along the Haa Chu River to experience a reviving and rejuvenatingfeeling. Enjoy the sound of this gushing river while enjoying thetranquility of the surrounding.

Places to see in and around Haa Valley

Haa Valley is quite popular among tourists and there are plenty of placesto see in and around Haa Valley. But some of the most visited places are:

Lhakhang Nagpo

Also known as the Black Temple, Lhakhang Nagpo is built by Songtsen Gampo, a Tibetan King in the 7th century. Built on top of a lake, in the middleof a tranquil green lush forest, the temple is nicely painted in black. However, it exhibits deep horizontal slits of red and white. Due to itsjaw-dropping view, it is one of the best places to see in Haa Valley.

Lhakhang Karpo

Also known as the White Temple, Lhakhang Karpo's architecture is the truedepiction of Bhutanese art and culture. The walls of the temple aredecorated with paintings and murals of great Buddhist saints, deities, andmasters.

At this temple, tourists get to embody the true Buddhist values ofkindness and Dharma. Moreover, the annual festival HAA TSECHU iscelebrated here, thus giving a chance to the tourists to know the valuesof Bhutanese culture.

Haa Wangchuklo Dzong

Built-in the year of 1915, Haa Wangchuklo Dzong is a fascinating placeamidst the lush green alpine forest. This splendid monastery isbeautifully painted. Admire the presence of it and spend some quality timewhile walking in and around this monastery.

Chele la Pass

On the way to Haa Valley, you will come across Chele la Pass. Situated atan elevation of 3988 meters, this is the ideal place to have a perfectview of Mount Chomolhari and Jichu Drakey. You can even walk around thishilly terrain and have a hot cup of tea at leisure.

Nearby Tourist attractions

There are plenty of tourist attractions in and around Haa Valley. Get outfor an excursion from Haa Valley and explore these sightseeing places nearit:

Paro : Situated beside the bank of Paro Chu, Paro is ascenically blessed town near Haa. Dotted with beautiful rice fields,stunning landscapes, and ancient temples, Paro is just 65 kilometersaway from Haa Valley. As a result, sightseeing places of Paro such asTaktsang Monastery, Rinpung Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, etc increase HaaValley's attractions.

Thimpu : Thimpu is the capital of Bhutan. Surrounded bylofty mountains and beside the riverbank of Shimmering Thimpu Chu,Thimpu is one of the must-visit tourist places near Haa. Thimpu to HaaValley distance is more than 100 km.

Chele la Pass : One of the highest motorable points in Bhutan, Chele la Pass is located in the western region of Paro Valley. It is an ideal mountain pass for having a breathtaking view of Mount Chomolhari. The distance from Haa Valley to Chele la Pass is 28 km.

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Hotels in Haa Valley Bhutan

Being one of the favored place to visit in Bhutan and a must visit placein Paro Valley there are many options of accommodation in Haa Valley.Visitors will find cozy homestays, resorts and budget hotels in Haa Valley.

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How to reach Haa Valley Bhutan

The most convenient way to reach Haa Valley from Paro Valley is bydirectly hiring a car. Other option is hitchhiking. From Paro it is anoverall 2½hrs journey to reach Haa Valley.

Distance: The distance between Paro to Haa Valley is 65kilometers.

With Car Rental Service of North Bengal Tourism traveler can easily hire acar from Paro to Haa Valley at a reasonable price.

Best time to visit Haa Valley Bhutan

April to June: During this time of the year, the valleyenclosing Haa Valley is sprawled with the blooming vista of vibrantflowers. Along with the amazing view of blooming flowers, visitors canalso relish the serene ambiance and pleasant weather of Haa Valley.

July to September: During this time of the year, HaaValley receives an average amount of rainfall. If visitors do not mind theslightly chilly temperature and foggy weather monsoon is also an idealtime to visit Haa Valley.

October to March: During this time of the year, HaaValley showcases a mesmerizing view of snow capped mountains since the skyremains clear. This is also the best time to visit Haa Valley if travelerswant to partake in adventure activities like trekking and bird watching.

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