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The Druk Wangyal Chortens are a group of 108 Buddhist stupas at Dochula Pass in Bhutan, about 3,100 metres above sea level. They were commissioned by Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck and completed in 2004 in remembrance of Bhutanese soldiers who died during military operations against insurgent groups. Arranged in tiers on a landscaped hill, the chortens form a memorial complex beside the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang and the road between Thimphu and Punakha.
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How many stupas are at Dochula Pass?
The Druk Wangyal Chortens consist of 108 Buddhist stupas. They form a group at Dochula Pass in Bhutan.
How high is Dochula Pass?
The pass is about 3,100 metres above sea level. Weather can therefore be much colder and less predictable than in lower parts of Bhutan.
Who commissioned the Druk Wangyal Chortens?
They were commissioned by Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck. The chortens were completed in 2004.
What do the Druk Wangyal Chortens commemorate?
They commemorate Bhutanese soldiers who died during military operations. Their location at Dochula Pass makes the memorial both a religious site and a mountain landmark.
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