At the most northern piece of the country you can find the inadequately populated Gasa Dzongkhag. There is no town here except for the rich high height mountain woods and the stunning snow mountain ranges that render this dzongkhag the most flawless in the entire realm. Imparting its boundaries to Punakha, Thimphu, Wangduephodrang, and Tibet; the region comprises four gewogs-Goen Khatoed, Goen Khamaed, Laya, and Lunana. Individuals of this area number under 3000 and they persist through lengthy and unforgiving winters to appreciate short yet extremely gorgeous summers.
Gasa is notable for its high pinnacles, shimmering frigid lakes and bountiful undisturbed regular habitat. The numerous lakes that are found at the lower part of the Himalayas stream down to the significant waterway frameworks like the Phochhu and Mochhu. With the whole Dzongkhag falling under the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck Public Park, Gasa is home to fluctuated creature species like snow panther, red panda, blue sheep, wild bear and some more. The locale is known for its pleasant Dzong, raised by Zhabdrung in 1646 to win over the Tibetans. Well known items from Gasa incorporate yak items like materials, spread and meat. The renowned and profoundly desired cordycep utilized in different home grown prescriptions is likewise collected in the mountains of this locale. With a large group of invigorating exercises like the Laya Run, Highlander Celebration and Menchu underground aquifers Gasa makes certain to empower even the most fatigued of explorers. Gasa lies in the north west of the country. The distance between Thimphu to Gasa is 133.1 km and will require a 6 hour drive.
Location: With a complete size of 3081.77 sq. km., Gasa is in the far north-west of Bhutan. The locale’s rises range from 1,500 to 4,500 meters above ocean level.
People & Language -Individuals of Gasa for the most part speak Dzongkha with an unmistakable emphasis. Individuals of Laya and Lunana Gewogs likewise talk their neighborhood tongue and individuals likewise have a remarkable customary outfit.
Weather: The yearly typical most extreme temperature is 23.1 Degree Celsius and the yearly typical least temperature is – 11.6 Degree Celsius.
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