Damthang is a town in Haa District in western Bhutan. It is located in the Ha Valley, 11 km from the Ha town and 75 km from the Paro Airport.
Damthang | |
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  Damthang Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 27°26′11″N 89°12′11″E / 27.4364°N 89.2031°E | |
| Country |  Bhutan |
| District | Haa District |
| Time zone | UTC+6 (BTT) |
Damthang is the location of the 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.[1] Indian Army has a training mission at the Ha district headquarter.[1]
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edit- ^ a b Doklam disengagement: Sigh of relief in Bhutan but for its troops, fears remain, fingers crossed, Indian Express, 29 Aug 2017.
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