punakha


Punakha in Bhutan is a historic former capital and one of the country’s most fertile valleys, known for its subtropical climate, lush rice fields, and scenic confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. It is home to the majestic Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress considered one of Bhutan’s most beautiful dzongs, which has served as a key religious and administrative center and the venue for royal coronations.