Punakha
Discover Punakha
Punakha had been Bhutan's capital from the 17th century up to 1955, when it shifted to Thimphu. When you visit the town, you still feel a regal yet peaceful aura. The dzong and the remains of unifying ruler Ngawang Namgyal are the major attractions within Punakha, though there are other sites to see and things to do. Punakha is part of the triad of Bhutan's three most visited travel destinations, along with Jakar and Paro. There is an option of taxis or buses from Thimphu, passing through the scenic 27.4989.7502781 Dochula Pass . The journey takes around one and a half to two hours. Shared taxis depart from Thimphu Bus Station and terminate at Khuruthang, which is around 5 km south of Punakha Dzong.
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Getting There
Multiple OptionsThere is an option of taxis or buses from Thimphu, passing through the scenic 27.4989.7502781 Dochula Pass . The journey takes around one and a half to two hours. Shared taxis depart from Thimphu Bus Station and terminate at Khuruthang, which is around 5 km south of Punakha Dzong. All attractions in the town (including the dzong) can be reached on foot. There is a taxi rank near the dzong, where taxis can be hired for visiting sites of interest outside the town, but within the valley. There are many wonderful hikes in and around the Punakha Valley....
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Getting Around
All attractions in the town (including the dzong) can be reached on foot. There is a taxi rank near the dzong, where taxis can be hired for visiting sites of interest outside the town, but within the valley. There are many wonderful hikes in and around the Punakha Valley.
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Glimpses of Punakha
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Dzong. Punakha,Bhutan
people on beach during daytime
A walk to Remember
woman in black long sleeve shirt with brown straw hat
Purakha
brown and white concrete building near green trees under blue sky during daytime
brown and green mountain under blue sky during daytime
rocky mountain photograph
girl in pink zip up hoodie smiling
Punakha Dzong
Punakha Dzong. Punakha,Bhutan
people on beach during daytime