Punakha Tours & Holidays
Punakha Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
The country’s former capital, Punakha lies amongst the fertile valleys of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu Rivers, where the surrounding farmlands produce oranges, bamboo and rice. Overshadowing this lush landscape is the magnificent 17th century monastic setting of the Punakha Dzong, once the seat of the Bhutan government, but today the winter retreat of the country’s chief abbot. Considered a particularly fine example of Bhutanese monastic architecture, the dzong houses some of the most sacred relics of ...
The country’s former capital, Punakha lies amongst the fertile valleys of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu Rivers, where the surrounding farmlands produce oranges, bamboo and rice. Overshadowing this lush landscape is the magnificent 17th century monastic setting of the Punakha Dzong, once the seat of the Bhutan government, but today the winter retreat of the country’s chief abbot. Considered a particularly fine example of Bhutanese monastic architecture, the dzong houses some of the most sacred relics of the Drukpa Kargyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, including the remains of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the unifier of the Bhutanese state during the 17th century.
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Best experiences
Enjoy a farmhouse lunch with locals
Get a glimpse into village life by enjoying a locally-sourced meal with a family in Punakha. Make friends in a traditionally decorated, colourful Bhutanese farmhouse, made entirely out of stone and mud, and trade stories with your hosts!
Explore the Punakha Dzong
The “Palace of Great Happiness", built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal is a majestic dzong, once served as the religious and administrative centre of Bhutan. This evening tour will illuminate your understanding of this intricate culture.
Visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Built to promote peace and harmony and constructed using Holy Scriptures rather than technical manuals, the regal Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten dominates the valley landscapes and the hike up to it presents you with some truly unforgettable views.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Como Uma Punakha, Punakha
The ideal retreat for travellers in search of peace and adventure, this exquisite luxury lodge is set deep in the Uma Punakha Valley overlooking the Mo Chu river. Two villas and nine rooms with large…
Six Senses Punakha, Punakha
One of the five Six Senses lodges in Bhutan, the Punakha lodge is in the lush and low-lying valley of Punakha. It has a distinctive architectural style, with one building hovering over the infinity…