Visit Punakha, Bhutan
Punakha, in central Bhutan, is home to the country's most idyllic dzong, situated at the confluence of two rivers. Breathtaking from outside and rewarding inside with rich wall paintings and friendly local monks.
Punakha Dzong
The former capital, Punakha was built as a defensive stronghold in the 17th century.
Punakha Dzong
The country's most idyllic dzong is situated at the confluence of two rivers. Breathtaking from outside and rewarding inside with rich wall paintings and friendly local monks.
Reached by crossing the 3,116 metre Dochu La, the fertile valley floor is the winter home of the country’s largest monk body and produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables which you won’t see anywhere else in the country.
Chimi Lhakang, the temple of the Divine Madman
A gentle stroll across rice paddies and through a small settlement of painted houses brings you to Chimi Lhakang, the temple of the Divine Madman, one of Bhutan’s favourite – and most unorthodox – saints.