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West Bhutan · ≈ 1,200 m

Punakha

The ancient capital

About Punakha

The ancient capital

Punakha’s warm valley sits at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu, where the magnificent Punakha Dzong — the “Palace of Great Happiness” — was built in 1637.

Highlights

Punakha Dzong
Chimi Lhakhang
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Longest suspension bridge
Journeys that visit Punakha

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Smile, Breathe & Walk – The Land of Happiness
Cultural Signature
6 Nights · 7 Days
Bhutan · 7 days

Smile, Breathe & Walk – The Land of Happiness

In Bhutan, the village is not behind the times — it’s ahead of them. This journey invites you to live as a welcomed guest in traditional homes, walk the forest trails loc...

Easy Private
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Experience Bhutan Tour
Cultural Signature
10 Nights · 11 Days
Bhutan · 11 days

Experience Bhutan Tour

This experience tour will go through western and central Bhutan. This trip will bring you right through rural Bhutan, to see its people and the beautifully painted archit...

Easy Private
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Journey Towards Himalayas
Cultural
7 Nights · 8 Days
Bhutan · 8 days

Journey Towards Himalayas

A complete western Bhutan experience, this trip will take you right from Paro to Phobjikha valley. It’s designed to give an experience of our unique culture and tradition...

Easy Private
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Thimphu Tsechu
Festivals Signature
6 Nights · 7 Days
Bhutan · 7 days

Thimphu Tsechu

The Thimphu Festival (Tsechu) is one of the grandest of Bhutan’s festivals and attracts the largest audience. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in am...

Easy Private
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Black Necked Crane Festival
Festivals
10 Nights · 11 Days
Bhutan · 11 days

Black Necked Crane Festival

Every November the glacial valley of Phobjikha celebrates the return of the endangered black-necked cranes from the Tibetan plateau. The Black Necked Crane Festival is he...

Easy Private
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Paro Tshechu
Festivals Signature
10 Nights · 11 Days
Bhutan · 11 days

Paro Tshechu

Paro Tsechu is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan. Featuring dances performed by trained monks and laymen in amazing masks and costumes, Tsechus (festivals) are...

Easy Private
PricingTailor-made pricing