SUSPENSION BRIDGE home / suspension bridge One of the oldest suspension bridges in the world, Punakha Suspension Bridge in Bhutan was believed to be built by the Buddhist Monk, Thangtong Gyalpo. Over the years it has undergone its share of refurbishment but it was once one of the eight bridges that served as the precursor […]
CAMPING home / camping Punakha is a tiny town in Bhutan’s western province. Camping in Punakha along the banks of the Mo Chu River is a dream come true. The golden dunes and flowing water create such a stunning scene that one is left speechless. Around the river are tiny establishments where you may spend
RIVER RAFTING home / river rafting Spend a few hours on the water and see a different side to Bhutan. Rafting on the Mo Chhu (Female River) and the Pho Chhu (Male River) gives you the chance to opt for how adventurous you want to be. For beginners and families who want an enjoyable and scenic
PUNAKHA DZONG home / Punakha Dzong The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang (meaning “the palace of great happiness or bliss”), is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second-largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures. The dzong houses the sacred relics of the
