Traverse rhododendron meadows and ancient sky-burial grounds, finishing near Juney Drak Nunnery.
A popular day hike starting at Chelela pass and descending to the Kila Nunnery, one of Bhutan’s oldest nunnery. This is a moderately easy hike through forests of rhododendrons and fir trees, taking about 2-4 hours depending on the route and pace.
Total Distance: 4.2 km
Walking time: 3 hrs
Starting Point: Chelela Pass (Bji Gewog)
Ending Point: Kila Nunnery, then roundtrip back to Chelela
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