What are the most spectacular roads in Bhutan?

Get ready to face a drive in the Himalayas while travelling to Bhutan, a country located at the crossroads of East Asia and South Asia. Surrounded by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of India, this landlocked country comprises mountains, forests, alpine meadows, and glacial lakes, while providing great options for a mountain drive. The country experiences a range of climates, from subtropical in the south to alpine in the north, so better check the road conditions as they can change without notice.

Being part of the Himalayas mountain range, driving in the country offers hundreds of challenging mountain roads as The road to Thrumshing La, climbing up to 3.752m (12,309ft) above sea level, in the Lhuntse District, the narrow road to Chele La, a mountain pass at 3.796m (12,454ft) above sea level located in the Paro District, or the road to Yotong La, a mountain pass at an elevation of 3.436m (11,272ft) asl, in the Bumthang District. And if you want to learn more about driving in the country, don't forget to check out our content about the highest mountain roads of the country, where altitude and adventure will offer you a breathtaking challenge.