Haa Valley Camp

Haa Valley Camp is a glamping retreat in Haa, western Bhutan, operated by Himalayan Hotels & Lodges. With just 10 furnished tents, it offers a small-scale base for travellers who want to experience the valley’s natural surroundings through a tented stay.

The reason to come here is Haa itself. Forested slopes, traditional settlements and sacred temples make Haa Valley a rewarding addition to a western Bhutan itinerary. We recommend staying overnight to give the valley more time than a day excursion allows.

Haa Valley Camp at a glance

Why stay at Haa Valley Camp?

Choose Haa Valley Camp when you want to make time for the landscape as well as the landmarks. A tented stay encourages a different rhythm: an early start outdoors, a leisurely return after exploring and an evening without another transfer ahead.

Our recommendation is to spend a night or two nights in Haa. This gives you a full day to combine cultural visits with a walk, while leaving room to enjoy the camp. It also works well for travellers returning to Bhutan who want to explore beyond their first journey’s highlights.

Exploring Haa Valley

Haa lies at approximately 2,700 metres above sea level. Its setting brings together mountain scenery, forests and a strong cultural identity, with the Meri Puensum hills forming an important part of the valley’s landscape.

Build your visit around a mixture of walking and cultural exploration. Rather than filling the day with successive stops, take time to explore a village, observe the architecture and let your guide introduce the stories behind the places you visit.

Read our Haa Valley travel guide for more about the destination.

Visit Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo

The White Temple and Black Temple are central to understanding Haa’s spiritual heritage. Set at the foot of the Meri Puensum hills, they introduce the valley’s religious traditions and the legends associated with its landscape.

A guided visit adds context to the buildings and their significance. Learn more about Lhakhang Karpo and Lhakhang Nagpo.

Travel via Chele La Pass

The route between Paro and Haa crosses Chele La, at approximately 3,988 metres. In clear conditions, the journey offers views towards Jomolhari and Jichu Drake.

Treat the crossing as part of your day’s experience. Allow time to pause at the pass, enjoy the views and appreciate the change in landscape before descending into Haa.

How to include the camp in your Bhutan itinerary

We recommend pairing a stay in Haa with time in Paro, then continuing through western Bhutan according to your interests. Two nights here create space for a more measured journey, especially if your wider itinerary includes several towns and valleys.

For travellers who enjoy photography or walking, protect one morning from fixed sightseeing arrangements. Having time to respond to the light, weather and your own interests often makes a stay more memorable.

Plan your Haa Valley stay

Make Haa part of a Bhutan journey with time to explore beyond the main sightseeing stops. Our travel specialists can help you combine a tented stay with the places and experiences that interest you most.