Nestled in the eastern edge of the Himalayas, Bhutan boasts of impressive mountain vistas and some of the happiest people in the world. And with this stunning outlook of life came the creation of Dochula Pass, a fantastic Punakha attraction, in commemoration of Bhutanese soldiers who passed away in military operations for the kingdom. Along [...]
Punakha Attractions
If Thimphu is the current capital city in Bhutan, Punakha used to be known like that. The region is considered an important area that witnessed the memorable wedding of Bhutan’s King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Jetsun Pema held at Punakha Dzong. Once in Punakha, travelers will experience a pleasant climate as if it is the winter, it warm and if it is the summer, it is not too hot. Due to that favorable climatic conditions, Punakha has its own picturesque vista that you can see it seem to be green all year round and obviously, it becomes one of the most stunning attractions in Bhutan. Along with the stunning vistas, there is a range of charming attractions in Punakha that will enchant you at first sight. So, do you want to know how splendid Punakha attractions are? Scrolling down these categories below to get to know them better.
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, situated after a hike of 45' from a small hill having a stunning prayer wheel, is an impressive site to visit because of the spectacular view of the surroundings that it offers. It has a very rich history as to why it was constructed and it is a pleasure to hear [...]
Chimi Lhakhang or the Temple of Fertility standing tall on a round hillock near Sopsokha village in Punakha is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Bhutan. It roughly takes 20 minutes of trekking through the green paddy fields and mustard for pilgrims and tourists to reach this Punakha attraction. The Chimi Lhakhang was [...]
Punakha Dzong History Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungtang Dewa Chhenbi Phodrang - the palace of great happiness or bliss, was structured by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1637 and is also known as the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan due to the fact that it was built at the confluence of the two main river [...]
