Wildlifeof Bhutan
Wildlife in Pele La
Wangdue Phodrang / Trongsa
A high pass at about 3,600 m on the road between Wangdue Phodrang and Trongsa, with rhododendron forest on the old highway that makes a pleasant walk. A 2008 mammal trip found two pikas in ten minutes here and stopped on the way for Himalayan Serow before Nobding.
Highlights
- Pikas in open rhododendron forest
- Himalayan Serow on the road to Nobding
- Old highway makes a good walk
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Pele La?
- Top wildlife targets in Pele La include Royle's Pika, Himalayan Serow and Bhutan Giant Flying Squirrel. Highlights: Pikas in open rhododendron forest.
- Where is Pele La?
- Pele La is in Wangdue Phodrang / Trongsa, Bhutan (about 27.52°, 90.11°).
- What are the highlights of Pele La?
- Pikas in open rhododendron forest, Himalayan Serow on the road to Nobding and Old highway makes a good walk.
- Are there trip reports for Pele La?
- Yes: Bhutan in 2008: Golden Langurs, flying squirrels and a Golden Cat.