Punakha Valley Sightseeing

This is the religious and administrative center of Bhutan which was constructed back in 1967 at the confluence of Pho Chhu River and Mo Chhu River. Even when the place has been severely affected by an earthquake several times along with catastrophic fire. The present kind never left a stone unturned to restore the calm and serenity of the place.

The lush greenery of Punakha valley offers mesmerizing views and especially during the Punakha festival, Punakha Dzong looks stunning. During the summer months and festival, it is open for public. However, if you have the adventure bug inside you, hiking to the place can be an ideal way. This will let you breathe fresh and witness the spectacular views of the magnificent mountain's peak, which will greet you on your way.

This tiny town is nestled among the center of the valleys on its side. This is purely dedicated to the Lama Drukpa Kuenley. During the 15th century, he made use of humor and songs to give his lessons and teaching. This is what made him, “the Divine Madman.”

People visiting this place never fail to visit and give prayers, as this is the temple of fertility. Mostly couples are seen to visit here to give prayers and acquire results. People believe that couples who are unable to become parents come here to give prayers and are being blessed with babies on giving prayers. Walking for just half-an-hour to temple road, you will find the rice fields and the tiny stream prior to climbing the Chimi Lhakhang.

This dominates the entire upper Punakha Valley. The only agenda of building this place is to promote peace, stability, and harmony during the tough times. On visiting this place, you can also get a panoramic view of the Gasa peaks and the Mo Chu River. The magnificent view makes this a picturesque location and thereby become a destination for nature lovers.

This small village is situated at an altitude of 2800 meters offers a panoramic view of the mountains. The magnificent view makes it look like paradise. The majestic mountains and the tiny village is the destination that you need to visit on your visit to Bhutan. The farmhouses present in the village are worth visiting as most of these have amazing flower gardens. The peace of the place will make way for you to find inner satisfaction.

This is something that you will not be found in the metro cities. As the concrete metro cities are growing, the chances of finding these bridges are almost gone. The Punakha Suspension Bridge will, however, offer you a fair chance to actually get experience. There has been no record found that says the age of this bridge, but you can keep the number high. This is one of the biggest suspension bridges that you will be crossing with 160 to 180 meters long. The best part is when you cross the bridge, and it tends to sway with the coordination of the people can be frightening for some. It provides you with an adrenaline rush that you are looking for.

The most trending activities opted by the adventure lovers in Punakha is water rafting. This is a hidden gem and can be a memorable experience to raft on the Pho Chhu River. Thrill-seekers will definitely love to go for rafting at Punakha. If you are a thrill-seeker, you will definitely be aware of the experience of rafting on the Brahmaputra and the tributaries along with the rapids of Mo Chhu. However, Pho Chhu River offers an even tougher course where the difficulty level rises within 2 and 4.

Since Bhutan has now become one of the fascinating tourist destinations, you will love to check all of these destinations on your trip to Punakha. These are some of the well-known destinations in Punakha that offers you to get a magnificent view of the Himalayas along with enjoying the thrill in your blood with the adventure that this place can proffer. Even if it is a tiny location, it holds a range of stunning places to visit.