The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang, is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan. …
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Mar 11, 2025
A huge impressive Dzong sitting majestically between two rivers. As others have said such an imposing grand historic structure still in use today. As such there is limited access inside the courtyard…Full review by purplemyrtles
Mar 11, 2025
This historic Dzong was impressive and a joy to visit. We timed our arrival to attend the Tshechu Festival, and it was superb. After the festival ended we toured the Dzong itself and found the templ…Full review by EC13091
Feb 20, 2025
It is a peaceful city with beautiful scenery. I like the air here very much because it is fresh. It is a good experience to visit here.Full review by win v
Hi, How is the current weather in Thimphu/ Paro / Punakha? Any heavy rains? Should visitors get raincoats/ umbrellas etc while visiting in 5th Sept to 16th Sept 2019 from India?
River rafting in Paro / Thimphu / Phunakha in Sept 2019 - any idea?
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In Punakha, not me but my fellow travellers did do river rafting. In Punakha, the raft costed nearly Rs. 12000-15000 for 6 people. 6 people are accommodated in one raft. Even if …
In Punakha, not me but my fellow travellers did do river rafting. In Punakha, the raft costed nearly Rs. 12000-15000 for 6 people. 6 people are accommodated in one raft. Even if persons are less than 6, the charges for the raft remain the same. As far as I know, there is no rafting in Thimphu. There may be rafting in Paro but I am not exactly sure. Hope you've a very nice trip :)
HI... About Punakha Dzong - What is the attire / clothes to be worn / allowed by monks to enter & visit the Punakha Dzong monastry? For ladies in saris? Allowed? For men - shorts allowed? We are a group of 15 Gujarati Veg from Mumbai visiting Bhutan in mid-Sept. Any good places to have Indian snacks in between Thimphu, Punakha & Paro?
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There is no dress code for non Buddhists . however, wear decent cloths. adult should avoid shorts, Mini etc.
HI... About Punakha Dzong - What is the attire / clothes to be worn / allowed by monks to enter & visit the Punakha Dzong monastry? For ladies in saris? Allowed? For men - shorts allowed? We are a group of 15 Gujarati Veg from Mumbai visiting Bhutan in mid-Sept. Any good places to have Indian snacks in between Thimphu, Punakha & Paro?
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Shoulders , hands and knees must be covered for all.
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