Punakha, Palace of Happiness.
State:
Punakha
Country:
Bhutan
Languages Spoken:
Bhutanese and English
Best Time To Visit:
January To December
Long Distance Code:
+975-2
Importance:
Old Capital. Winter residence of monastic body.
International Access:
-
Area:
15
Location:
It is about 72 km away from Thimphu and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital Thimphu.
Climate:
It is quite warm in winter and hot in summer.
Description:
A warmer valley positioned at 1350 mts and 76kms from Thimphu, was once the capital of Bhutan and is still the winter residence of the central monastic body. The Punakha Dzong is situated at the confluence of two rivers and is perhaps one of Bhutan's most imposing structures. This region is renowned for its rafting and mountain biking opportunities. Low altitude treks begin or end in the Punakha region. It takes about 3 hours by car from the capital Thimphu. Unlike Thimphu it is quite warm in winter and hot in summer. Punakha valley is famous in Bhutan for rice farming. Both red and white rice are grown along the river valley of Pho and Mo Chu, two of the most prominent rivers in Bhutan
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