Warm valley of the most beautiful dzong

Punakha

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Welcome to Punakha

At the meeting of the Pho and Mo rivers sits Punakha Dzong, the former capital and arguably Bhutan's most beautiful building. The valley is warm, green and full of rice terraces.

Highlights

Punakha Dzong
Longest suspension bridge
Chimi Lhakhang village walk
Dochula pass and 108 chortens

Best time to visit: February–May and October–December

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Tours visiting

Tours through Punakha

Cultural

Classic Bhutan Tour

6 Days 5 Nights

Paro – Thimphu – Punakha

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Cultural

Cultural Bhutan Tour

8 Days 7 Nights

Paro – Thimphu – Punakha – Bumthang

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Festivals

Bhutan Festival Tour

7 Days 6 Nights

Paro – Thimphu – Punakha

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