Destination: Punakha
Travel Experience in Punakha, Bhutan
Punakha is Bhutan’s former capital and a serene river valley where history, nature, and spirituality blend into pure magic. Framed by terraced rice fields and violet jacaranda trees in bloom, Punakha offers a warmer, laid-back atmosphere that instantly soothes the soul.
The crown jewel is the stunning Punakha Dzong — often called the Palace of Great Happiness. Sitting at the confluence of two rivers, it’s one of Bhutan’s most majestic and photogenic sites. Adventure seekers can cross the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, while peace-seekers will find solace at Chimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility, surrounded by myth and lush countryside.
Whether you’re walking through blooming fields, floating down the Mo Chhu river, or witnessing the grandeur of Bhutanese architecture, Punakha is a destination that leaves your heart full and your pace slower.
Black-necked Crane Tour
Bhutan is a paradise for bird lovers with over 770 recorded species, and many more yet to be discovered. The country is also home to critically endangered species such as the White-bellied Heron, and numerous threatened and vulnerable species including the Satyr Tragopan, Beautiful Nuthatch, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Ward’s Trogon, Black-necked Crane, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Rufous-throated…
From $120.00
Cultural Tour
This comprehensive 9-day tour of Bhutan begins at Paro International Airport (2,200m) and covers major cities including Thimphu, Phobjikha, and Punakha. The first three days are spent exploring Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital, featuring visits to significant religious and cultural sites such as the National Memorial Chorten, the massive Buddha Dordenma statue, and Tashichho Dzong (the King’s…
From $400.00
Rhododendron and Cultural Tour
Bhutan is home to 46 species of Rhodendrons; Bhutan stands as a haven for Rhododendron enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The spectacle begins as early as late December when the Rhododendron Arboreum and Grande, among the early bloomers, paint the hillsides with their enchanting blossoms. As the days warm and spring unfolds, April and May…
From $400.00