Bhutan's allure as a haven for luxury-seeking ... Journeying through the scenic Dochula Pass, travelers are awarded with panoramic views of the Himalayas before descending into the valley below.

For the people of Barp and Toep gewogs, Dochula Pass is literally what they call a doorstep. The people from the two gewogs drive about 63 kilometres to their dzongkhag ad- ministration centre in ...