"Punakha, Finally Somewhere "Tropical"" Punakha Dzongkhag by illa

Punakha Dzongkhag Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 15 photos

Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Punakha Dzong lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu which means “ Male river and Female river ”. It is one of the most important Dzongs in Bhutan and now houses the District Administration office of the Punakha district and the winter residence of the Monk Body and its Chief Abbot. It was built in 1637 A.D.

Look It should Be Hot in Punakha

Cactus

As a mountain country, Bhutan is pretty cold, especially at night. But things changed when we arrived in Punakha. Look at the cactus. Punakha is full of their flowers when we were there in May.

A Beautiful Afternoon in the Dzong.

Punakha Dzong is the winter home of the largest group of monks in the country (some 500) and the Je Khempo (Buddhist religious leader).

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful architectures, land, views...
Cons:Time there was too short

Last visit to Punakha Dzongkhag: May 2004
Intro Written Oct 29, 2004
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el_ruso Jun 10, 2007 at 10:10 PM

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