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Punakha

Old winter capital of the dzongs

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Punakha Dzong · Fortress monastery

Bhutan's most beautiful fortress, at the fork of two rivers. Best: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Punakha Suspension Bridge · Bridge

A long prayer-flag-draped footbridge swaying over the Po Chhu river. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

Chimi Lhakhang · Temple

The hilltop 'fertility temple' of the Divine Madman amid rice fields. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten · Chorten shrine

An ornate hilltop stupa reached by a walk through terraced paddies. Best: Mar–May & Sep–Nov

Druk Wangyal Khascorpuri · Temple

Hilltop temple complex with 108 stupas honoring spiritual traditions. Best: May–Sep

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