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Punakha and Wangdue || Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300 meters, blessed with a pleasant semitropical climate. Punakha holds historical significance as Bhutan's former winter capital—a tradition still upheld by the monastic community. They relocate to Thimphu during the summer and return to the serene Punakha Dzong for the winter months. The main town center of Punakha, Khuruthang, is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from Wangdue's Bajothang.

Places /Attractions Near Punakha and Wangdue

Punakha Dzong

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Khamsum Yulley Chorten

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Limbukha Village

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Drive from Punakha to Paro

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Rinchengang village

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Talo Village

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Ritsha Village

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Dalay Goenpa (Nalanda Buddhist College)

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Punakha Suspension Bridge

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

Wangdue Phodrang Dzong

Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, often mentioned together due to their close proximity, share a picturesque valley at an elevation of approximately 1300...

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