Chele la pass in Paro is situated at an altitude of 3,988 meters. It is considered to be one of the maximum altitude motorable passes in Bhutan. This Pass is about an hour's drive along a denselyforested road that would seem like a botanical paradise. The pass offers a spectacular view of the holy mountains of Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. There are Hundreds of prayer flags that flutter in wind and are also noticeablealong the way. Here, travellers see wild roses; purple as well as yellow primulas; and also swathes of the deep blue iris as the drive passed it. In the peak of the pass blossomsof rhododendrons are found in diversehues-deep pink, pale pink, mauve, burnt orange,scarletand white.