About Punakha
Punakha Dzong rises majestically where the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers meet, its white walls and golden roofs mirrored in the water below. Built in 1637, the fortress-monastery remains the winter seat of the Bhutanese spiritual leader. Cherry blossoms explode across the valley in March; rice grows in terraced paddies.
Country
Bhutan
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
BTN
Language
Dzongkha, English
Things to do in Punakha
Walking across the wooden Punakha Bridge over the Po Chhu River
Touring Punakha Dzong's temples and monastic quarters
Trekking the Druk Path Trek starting from nearby Phobjikha Valley
Rafting or kayaking the Mo Chhu River through the valley
Visiting Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten hilltop temple for views
Staying in traditional farmhouses and eating Bhutanese cuisine including momos
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