top attractions in Punakha
(Altitude:1300m/4265 ft)
Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until and still it is the winter seat of Je Khenpo (the chief abbot). Blessed with temperate climate and owing to its natural drainage from Pho Chhu (male) and Mo Chhu (female) rivers, the Punakha valley produces abundant crops and fruits. There are splendid views of the distant Himalayas at Dochula pas (alt. 3,050m) on Thimphu – Punakha road.
Best Season:Jan , Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Popular Location:PUNAKHA DZONG, TALO, PUNAKHA RITSHA VILLAGE, PUNAKHA TSHECHU AND DRUBCHEN, NALANDA BUDDHIST COLLEGE, CHIMI LHAKHANG, LIMBUKHA, KHAMSUM YULLEY NAMGYAL CHORTEN, SANGCHHEN DORJI LHUENDRUP LHAKHANG NUNNERY
