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Punakha

Punakha

Bhutan · Punakha

Punakha, Bhutan’s former winter capital, sits at a lower and warmer elevation than Thimphu. Punakha Dzong, at the meeting point of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers, is the main landmark.

Best time to visit: Year-round, best October to AprilAltitude: ~1,200m

Packages That Go Here

Punakha Dzong at the river confluence

Bhutan Cultural Circuit

A 6-day cultural circuit through Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

Punakha valley in spring

Punakha Valley Special

A relaxed 5-day trip focused on Paro and Punakha, skipping Thimphu.

Travel Articles

Clear autumn skies over a Bhutanese valley

Best Time to Visit Bhutan

When to go for clear mountain views in Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

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Punakha — placeholder photo

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