Haa District district, Bhutan

Places to visit near Ha

Ha is a town in Haa District district, Bhutan, home to about 1,449 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 14 buddhist sites and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kyerchu Lhakhang (14 km), Paro Taktsang (18 km) and The Tiger's Nest (18 km).

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Ha, Bhutan
Ha, Haa District district, Bhutan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ha at a glance

Location
Haa District district, Bhutan
Population
about 1,449
Coordinates
27.3875° N, 89.2807° E
Places within 50 km
112 (16 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage
Railway station
Altagram (ATM), 116 km
Airport
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 153 km

Top places to visit near Ha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ha: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ha

122 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ha. The closest is Haa Valley View (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ha

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ha. The closest is Gate (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Ha

25 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ha. The closest is Kyerchu Lhakhang (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ha

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ha. The closest is Torsa Strict Nature Reserve (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Ha

19 waterfalls within 100 km of Ha. The closest is Waterfall Pavillion (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ha

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ha. The closest is 彩萨拉错 (34 km); the best-known is Jimilang Tsho (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 52 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ha
  2. 14 km Kyerchu Lhakhang · Buddhist site, Paro District
  3. 6 km Rinpung Dzong · Buddhist site, Paro District
  4. 1 km National Museum of Bhutan · museum, Paro District
  5. 12 km The Tiger's Nest · Buddhist site, Paro District
  6. 1 km Paro Taktsang · Buddhist site, Paro District
  7. 18 km Back to Ha

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From travellers near Ha

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How to reach Ha

  • By train: Altagram (ATM) — about 116 km from the centre
  • By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri — about 153 km by road

All places near Ha by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ha by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints65122Haa Valley View (2 km)
Forts & heritage1930Gate (1 km)
Buddhist sites1425Kyerchu Lhakhang (14 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens222Torsa Strict Nature Reserve (28 km)
Waterfalls319Waterfall Pavillion (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs213彩萨拉错 (34 km)
Temples28Thimphu (46 km)
Other attractions16Clock Tower Square (46 km)
Museums35National Museum of Bhutan (19 km)
Parks02Gupha Dara (83 km)
Caves11Lion Cave (18 km)
Treks01Himalayan High Altitude Treks and Expeditions (75 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Murti River Picnic Spot (94 km)

Ha: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ha?

Kyerchu Lhakhang (Buddhist site, about 14 km), Paro Taktsang (Buddhist site, about 18 km), The Tiger's Nest (Buddhist site, about 18 km), Rinpung Dzong (Buddhist site, about 18 km), National Museum of Bhutan (museum, about 19 km), Gate (gateway, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ha?

112 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 14 buddhist sites, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ha?

Haa Valley View, about 2 km by road; Chele La (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ha?

Gate, about 1 km by road; RBA Gate (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ha?

Kyerchu Lhakhang, about 14 km by road; Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ha?

Start in Ha, visit Kyerchu Lhakhang, then Rinpung Dzong, then National Museum of Bhutan, then The Tiger's Nest, then Paro Taktsang, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ha?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

How do I reach Ha?

By train: Altagram (ATM), about 116 km away. By air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 153 km by road.

Towns near Ha

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ha’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ha on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.