Damthang

Damthang is a town in Paro District in western Bhutan.[1] It is located 75 km from the Paro Airport at Paro, 120 km from national capital Thimpu.

Damthang
Damthang
Location in Bhutan
Coordinates: 27°25′N 89°21′E
Country Bhutan
DistrictParo District
Time zoneUTC+6 (BTT)

It is the location of the base of Royal Bhutan Army's China-focused base to protect disputed pasture lands at Doklam (site of 2017 China–India border standoff on India-Bhutan-China tri-junction), Sinchulumpa, Charithang and Dramana, all of which are at an aerial distance of 15 km or a two-day trek for foot-mounted troops.[2] Indian Army has base at the Ha district headquarter, just 11 km south of Damthang.[2]

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