Haa Panorama Hiking Trail
Located to the South West of Paro, across the Chelai la Pass and covering an area of roughly 1706 sq km, Haa is one of the smallest districts in the country. Adorned with pristine alpine forests and tranquil mountain peaks, this tiny region is one of the most beautiful and isolated areas in the kingdom. Haa was opened to travelers only in 2002 and still remains remains one of the least visited areas in the country and therefore retains a charm of a peaceful, un-spoilt and an idyllic countryside.
The “Haa Panorama Hiking Trail” was recently developed to showcase the pristine beauty and the intact environment of the bucolic Haa Valley. The route begins from Yangthang Monastery (2990m) and provides panoramic views of Haa valley, the sacred Meri Puensum and distant peaks, whilst immersing in the pristine pine forests. The scenic trail gently ascends to 3150m and passes through pine forests, pastures, intact environment and traverses the monasteries of Yanthang (2990m), Katsho(3030m) and Juneydrak (2950m) gompa before descending into Wangtsa village (2700m). This enchanting trail covers a distance of 11 kilometers and takes about 5 hours to complete, at a leisurely pace.
