Perched at 3,150 meters (10,334 feet), Dochula Pass offers more than panoramic beauty—it is a sanctuary of spirit, memory, and national pride. Located 27° north and 89° east in the Eastern Himalayas, Dochula lies just 5 km (3 miles) from the Hongtsho Immigration checkpoint, 22 km (13.6 miles) from Thimphu, and 40 km (24.8 miles) toward Punakha.

"Dochula," meaning "piling of stones," reflects the ancient tradition of offering prayers. Crowned by 112 chortens—commonly called 108—the site includes three Bhutanese-style stupas built in 1670 by the 4th Druk Desi Tenzin Rabgay. The Druk Wangyel Chorten and Temple, built by Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, commemorate Bhutan's victory over insurgents and mark the centenary of the monarchy.

Nearby landmarks like the 1885 Mani Wall and Namgay Khazang (built in the 1980s by Lam Sonam Zangpo) deepen the site's historical richness. The temple, completed in 2008 under Dasho Karma Ura's guidance, honours brave Bhutanese soldiers.

The surroundings contain juniper, rhododendron, oak, cypress, and fir, and birds like the Spotted Nutcracker and Yellow-billed Blue Magpie. In spring and autumn, the mountain skies reveal Gangkhar Phuensum, Gangchen Singye, and Table Mountain—peaks soaring above 7,000 meters.

The Dochula Nature Trail completes the experience—winding through forests and meadows, where prayer flags flutter and silence soothes. It is an exploration of Bhutan's essence.