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30-677: (Redirected from Haa ) [REDACTED] Look up haa in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. HAA may refer to: Haa as a word [ edit ] Hå , a municipality in Norway Haa District , Bhutan Haa, Bhutan , the seat of the district Hāʼ , Arabic letter ه Hän language HAA as a code or acronym [ edit ] Haloacetic acid Hasvik Airport in Finnmark, Norway Healthy Americans Act ,
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90-450: A chance to experience Bhutanese hospitality, taste traditional cuisine, and participate in local activities. Haa contains Torsa Strict Nature Reserve , one of the environmentally protected areas of Bhutan . Torsa contains no human inhabitants other than military patrols and posts, occupying substantial portions of the gewogs of Bji and Sangbay . Torsa is connected to Jigme Dorji National Park via biological corridor , cutting across
120-399: A moderate scale. 78% of Haa is covered with forest, and forestry plays an important part in local economy. Haa District lies along the western border of Bhutan. To the northwest it is bounded by Tibet , to the southwest by Samtse District , to the southeast by Chukha District , and to the northeast by Paro District . Haa Dzongkhag covers a total area of 1905 sq km. The southern part of
150-465: A number of other mystical disasters. The Guru Padmasambhava arrived in the late 8th century and subdued the deity. However the deity's force is not to be taken lightly. In the 15th century aup Chungdue decreed that the people of Ha Shogona village where not to come in contact with any followers of a certain monk in nearby Paro dzongkhag. When a young Haa man married a girl from Paro they believed no harm would come to them. However, as they crossed
180-461: A result, only a handful of airline pilots (8 as of December 2014) are certified to operate commercial airplanes there. About 30,000 persons arrive at the airport each year. Kila Gonpa, also known as Kila Dechen Yangtse, the gonpa was founded by Chogyal Norbu, the seventy-generation lineage of Drubthob Chilkarwa, and Tenpa Kuche around the ninth Rabjung. The temple has been a temple for nuns from that time until now. The monastery of Dranggye Gonpa,
210-508: A river between the two districts the knots tying her infant to her back suddenly came loose and the baby fell into the river and drown. Also near the Black and White temples is a special stupa chorten marking the site where an imprint of Guru Padmasambhava's body and hat may be found in a large rock. In the Samar side-valley may be found a bridge known as Has Samarpudung . Below the bridge
240-511: A tigress to this location from Tibet . The trek to Tiger's Nest monastery takes about three hours one way. A scenic view of the town of Paro can be seen from the Tiger's Nest. A 16-kilometre (9.9-mile) road passes up the valley to the ruins of another fortress-monastery, Drukyel Dzong, which was partly destroyed by fire in 1951. Paro is home to Bhutan's tallest building, the Ta-Dzhong, which
270-417: Is 22 meters (72 feet) high, and has 6 floors. It was completed in 1649. Paro Airport has been described as "the most difficult commercial airport in the world", The airport has only one runway. Airplanes on approach pass by 5,500 m (18,044 ft 7 in) Himalayan Mountain peaks, and the 1,980 m (6,496 ft 1 in) runway length presents a double challenge, due to the low air density. As
300-440: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Haa District Haa District ( Dzongkha : ཧཱ་; Wylie : Haa ; alternative spellings include "Ha") is one of the 20 dzongkhag or districts comprising Bhutan . An alternative name for the district is "Hidden-Land Rice Valley." It the second least-populated dzongkhag in the country after Gasa . The most-spoken language of
330-749: Is one of the Lam Kha Nga. He built a temple of Tencheng Choeling Gatshel Gonpa. Paro Valley and surrounding areas are home to many sacred sites. Taktshang , Serlung Monastery Kitchu , Drugyel , Paro Dzong , Sangchoekhor, Tenchen Choeling Nunnery , Gorana, Kila Goenpa, Tsheto Goenpa, Dzongdra kha , Bumdra , Dangkala, Tara monastery, Kuenga Choling Goenpa, Jana Goenpa, Dobji Dzong , Yeto Goenpa, Dungtshe Lhakhang , Mindu Goenpa, Chungphu, Lhading, Zuri Dzong , Neyphung Goenpa, TaaDzong , BumRi Jayla, Karma Goenpa, Tshamdra Goenpa, Gantey Palace, Lemche Goenpa, Tachog Temple Paro features
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#1732776361850360-582: Is the lake of a wishing cow whose stone udders can be seen in the lake. According to Census 2017, the population of the district was 13,655 in 2,952 households making it the second least populated dzongkhag in the country after Gasa . In the northern part of the district, a temperate alpine area, yak rearing is the most sustainable occupation. Natural selection has given the yak a physiological design that makes its adaption to high mountains unrivalled by any other livestock. The pastoralists were inclined to keep an unexpectedly high number of male yaks due to
390-592: The Black Temple ( lhakhang Narpo ) and the White Temple ( lhakhang karpo ), were built at the same time as Kichu Temple in Paro in the 7th century AD. The two temples can be found near each other at the sacred site known as Miri Punsum , or "The Three Brother Hills". A third temple, Haa Gonpa , was built further up the valley at the site where a lame pigeon , actually a bodhisattva in disguised form,
420-414: The Black Temple there are two houses near a sacred oak tree where the local deity once appeared as a winged creature, scaring the local people (the valley is divided into a number of areas, each under the influence of a particular local deity predating the arrival of Buddhism — see Bön religion). The residents of the two houses gave offerings to the local deity. The local deity, now appeased, visited
450-558: The Paro Valley of Bhutan . It is an historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area. It is also home to Paro International Airport , Bhutan's sole international airport. Paro International Airport is served by Drukair . The main street has many examples of traditionally decorated buildings. The Dungtse Lhakhang (a 15th-century temple) and the Ugyen Perli Palace are near
480-403: The cultivable land was around 2% of the total area in the district. Agriculture is further constrained by the prolonged winter and shorter growing seasons. Wheat is the main cereal crop grown in the district; other cereals crops are bitter barley and sweet buckwheat. Some rice is grown in the lower reaches of the valley. Potatoes , chilis , apples and other cash crops are grown by farmers on
510-639: The death of Gyeltshen Pel, the monastery was later seized by lam Kha Nya when they came into power. Trulku Numkha Gyeltshen took over the Lhakhang and his reincarnations continued to reign. When the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel came to Bhutan, they restored the monastery from Lam Kha Nga and commanded the second Drubchen, Jimba Gyeltshen to take charge of it. After the restoration, the Taktsang Lamas were also recruited. Barawa Gyeltshen
540-468: The district covers some sub-tropical area. However, the district is largely a temperate alpine area. Its northern part is above the tree line . The gewogs of Bji , Katsho , Eusu, and Samar are in the north while Gakidling and Sombaykha are in the south. Haa District is divided into six village blocks (or gewogs ): In 2002, subsequent to the 79th session of the National Assembly,
570-669: The district include: Cultural Exploration: The Haa District is known for its rich cultural heritage, including its various festivals, monasteries, and traditional architecture. Some of the prominent cultural attractions include: Nature and Outdoor Activities: Some popular activities in the Haa District include: Other treks that start from the valley include Haa valley–Nub Shona Patta Tho–Rigona, and Haa Valley–Amo Chhu–Phuentsholing. Homestays and Local Experiences: Tourists can opt for homestays in Haa District. Local families welcome visitors into their homes, offering
600-631: The district is Dzongkha . The river Haa Chhu , originating at Jomolhari mountain, flows through the district. The name Haa (pronounced "hah"), as well as the more ancient name Has ( Dzongkha : ཧས་; Wylie : Has ; pronounced "hay"), connotes esoteric hiddenness. Haa's major feature is the Haa Valley, a steep north-south valley with a narrow floor. The district is presided over by three mountains collectively referred as "Three Brothers" -- Jampelyang, Chana-Dorji, and Chenrezig. Local historians maintain that two important temples in Haa District,
630-415: The high price of yak meat. In 1993, the price for boneless yak meat stood at Nu 65 per kilogram, i.e. more than four times higher than beef. In the northern gewogs, the population also depend on making butter and cheese for their livelihood. Most of the district is unsuitable for agriculture. Traditionally, the main cereals grown in the dzongkhag was bitter and sweet buckwheat, barley, and wheat. In 2018,
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#1732776361850660-578: The new bridge. Members of royal family lodge in the palace when in Paro. Nearby is the old bridge and the Rinpung Dzong . Notable hotels include the Olathang Hotel built in an ornate style. About 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) outside Paro is the famous Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Buddhist monastery and hermitage. Some Bhutanese believe that Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche ) flew on the back of
690-513: The northeastern half of Haa District. The Indian Army maintains a military base in the valley to maintain security against incursions from China. The Chinese military has built roads into the Torsa Strict Nature Reserve and Haa District over the past dozen years clearly visible on Google Earth/Maps and other viewing platforms. Paro, Bhutan Paro ( Dzongkha : སྤ་རོ་ ) is a town and seat of Paro District , in
720-624: The period of the 9th Rabjung a Tibetan reincarnate, Trulku Gyeltshen Pel, disciple of the Gyalwa Gyaltsen, began his journey from Baeyul in Tibet to Bhutan, following the prophesy of Buddha. He visited various holy places in the country and finally, having reached Paro decided to reside there on the top of the hill. In 1510, he built Dranggye Goemba and established a small Buddhist school to practice 'Bara Kajyud' teachings. He also built many other monasteries, such as Dzongdrakha lhakhang. After
750-403: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title HAA . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HAA&oldid=1219273482 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
780-492: The upper house while neglecting the lower. The jealous owner of the lower house began an inter-house feud in which a man of the upper house was killed. Every year 11th lunar month a series of special mystical practices are performed in the upper house for a week. The famous Lam Pema Lingpa also documented the activities of another local deity known as Aup Chungdue . Chungdue was responsible for meteor storms , cyclones , wildfires , rocks splitting apart, earthquakes , and
810-420: The valley floor, along terraced hillsides, and in some of the more accessible side valleys. Per the census, almost every household owns livestock of some type, most commonly yaks and cattle, but also chickens, pig, and horses. In the southern part of the district, cardamom and ginger constitute principal cash crops, while potato serves as the main cash crop in the north. Apples and vegetables are also cultivated on
840-494: The valley was opened to foreign tourism. The dzongkhag has 41 lhakhangs , which are owned by the government, community and private individual. The gewogs of Bje, Kar-tshog, Eusu and Samar Gewogs are within radius of 15 km from dzongkhag administration. They have fairly good road network, electricity, telephone connectivity, water supply, and health facilities. The Haa District is a destination for tourists, offering scenery, cultural heritage, and outdoor activities. Attractions in
870-485: Was found by a local farmer who was drawn to the spot by a mysterious fire seen on several successive nights and by the unexplained sounds of oboes and trumpets (musical instruments closely associated with Bhutanese and Tibetan monasteries ). During the 10th day of the 11th month of the Bhutanese calendar (see Tibetan calendar ), liturgical ceremonies worshipping Amitabha Buddha are held at Haa Gonpa temple. Near
900-548: Was founded by Barawapa Gyaltshen Pelzang, a renowned Buddhist master in the 16th century. The monastery is built on the top of a hill, like a drang-gye, so it came to be known as Dranggye Gonpa. It is considered to be the scared place of Tashi Tsheringma, the principal deity of the Five Long-life Sisters. Her other four sisters are said to dwell in Dzongdra kha, Gangten gonpa, Dup Shari and Tengchen Gonpa. During
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