Wangduephodrang, The Land of Ornamental Speech or lozeys

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Wangdue

Bhutan

English, Bhutanese

September To December

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Located at the altitude of 4,430 feet as Punakha, it is the last western town before entering the central part of Bhutan. The district is known for fine bamboo work and its slate stone carvings.

Wangduephodrang is about 4308 square kms with an elevation ranging from 800 to 5800 meters above sea level. The summers are moderately hot with cool winters. The areas in the north remain under snow during the winter and the district receives about 1000 mm of annual rainfall.

A 45-minute drive from Punakha is Wangduephodrang or Wangdi, as it''s more familiarly known. The last town In the West before arriving at the Central region of Bhutan, Wangdi Is a typical small Bhutanese town, A bustling market with well-stocked shops and a pretty view over its own valley and Dzong. Wangdi is a good place to stretch your legs and wander around the shops before heading east. There are three paved roads in Wangdue Phodrang dzongkhag. The Lateral Road enters from the west at Dochu La Pass, crosses the Pana Tsang Chhu at Wangdue Phodrang dzong, and continues east to Tongsa.