Bhutan

Punakha

The former winter capital, set at the confluence of two rivers, and home to one of the country's most photographed dzongs. Punakha lies in central Bhutan, where the country's main valleys, dzongs and monasteries sit along the east–west road. Highlights include Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge and Chimi Lhakhang (fertility temple). A visit here is easiest with a local guide, who can explain what you are seeing, open doors that are hard to find alone and handle the permits Bhutan requires. You can see Punakha on our tours: Grand Bhutan Cultural Circuit, Bhutan Honeymoon Escape, Central Bhutan Grand Cultural Immersion and 10-Day Central Bhutan Discovery. Every journey is built around a licensed guide, a private vehicle and carefully chosen hotels or homestays — tell us your dates and interests and we will plan Punakha into a trip that fits. Punakha lies in central Bhutan, where the country's main valleys, dzongs and monasteries sit along the east–west road. Highlights include Punakha Dzong, Punakha Suspension Bridge and Chimi Lhakhang (fertility temple). A visit here is easiest with a local guide, who can explain what you are seeing, open doors that are hard to find alone and handle the permits Bhutan requires. You can see Punakha on our tours: Grand Bhutan Cultural Circuit, Bhutan Honeymoon Escape, Central Bhutan Grand Cultural Immersion and 10-Day Central Bhutan Discovery. Every journey is built around a licensed guide, a private vehicle and carefully chosen hotels or homestays — tell us your dates and interests and we will plan Punakha into a trip that fits.

• Punakha Dzong
• Punakha Suspension Bridge
• Chimi Lhakhang (fertility temple)