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Located at the confluence of two rivers Phochu and Mochu, Punakha is famous for its temples, courtyards, halls and towers. Around Punakha, in the valley, tourists can also visit Chimi Lhakhang, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten and Talo. Chimi Lhakhang dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley who in the late 15th century used humor, songs and outrageous behavior to preach his teachings. Right now we do not have list of hotels in Punakha. We are working hard to provide the best accommodation in Punakha hotels, which we will update shortly on our website. |
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The road winds up from Simtokha Dzong into pine forest and through small villages for 20Kms and then opens miraculously onto the northern ridge of the mountain.The view over the Himalayan panoply at Dorchula Pass at 10,500 Feet is one of the most sepactacular in all Bhutan. Punakha lies about two hours drive from Dorchula down low in its valley.Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan untill 1955.Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the junction of the two rivers in the 17th Century by the first Shabdrung to serve as the religious and admininistrative centre.Punakha Dzong houses sacred temples including the Marchen where the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal lies in the state.
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