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Haa, Bhutan: travel guide

A quiet, less-visited valley near the Tibetan border, opened to tourism relatively recently. Known for the Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo temples and the annual Haa Summer Festival.

Country
Bhutan
Currency
BTN
Time zone
Asia/Thimphu

Plan a Haa trip

Top places to visit in Haa

  • Lhakhang Karpo (White Temple)

    lhakhang · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    Historic "White Temple" at the foot of the Rigsum Gonpo hills in the Haa valley, traditionally dated to the 7th century; a serene complex with classic Bhutanese woodwork.

  • Lhakhang Nagpo (Black Temple)

    temple · 4.8 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

    One of Bhutan's oldest temples, a quiet sacred site a short scenic walk above the White Temple in the Haa valley.

  • Juneydrak Hermitage

    monastery · 4.9 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

    Cliffside hermitage above Haa reached by a short steep hike from Katsho, holding the sacred footprint of Machig Labdron, with spectacular valley views.

  • Katsho Goemba

    monastery · 5.0 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

    Hilltop monastery on the Haa Panorama Trail with wonderful views over Haa town; the trailhead for the Juneydrak hike.

Things to do

  • Haa Panorama Trail Hike Hiking · 3 h

Where to stay in Haa

  • Haa Town

    Quiet valley settlement for homestays and a few small hotels, off the main tourist trail.

Hotels

  • Ugyen Homestay 3-star
  • Haa Heritage Hotel 3-star
  • Hotel Lhayul 3-star
  • Nguyen Homestay, Haa Valley 3-star

Where to eat

  • Pelden Restaurant Bhutanese · about BTN 250 per person
  • Hoentay Restaurant Bhutanese · about BTN 250 per person
  • Bathup Point Bhutanese, Fast Food · about BTN 250 per person
  • Blue Pine Restaurant Bhutanese, Indian · about BTN 250 per person

Getting around

  • Car With Driver main way to get around

    Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

  • Walking

    Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

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