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 a distance of 15 km as crow flies or a two-day trek for foot-mounted troops. Indian Army has base at the Ha district headquarter, just 11 km south of Damthang.