What to do and see in Punakha District, Punakha District: The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 24, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Discover the best top things to do in Punakha District, Bhutan including Punakha Dzong, Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Chimi Lhakhang Temple.
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1. Punakha Dzong

Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,390 reviews

Punakha Dzong

Reviewed By Bhutan_Visit - Thimphu, Bhutan

Punakha Dzong (Fort); One of the most high light place to visit in Bhutan and this fort is very important in the history of Bhutan. It is also the finest example of Bhutanese architecture and also built in a strategic location, confluence of two rivers ( mo chu -Mother river and pho chu -Father river) Join us #bhtc for a trip to Bhutan:

2. Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery

Punakha Bhutan
Excellent
54%
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33%
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery

Reviewed By Marf13669 - Ogdensburg, United States

The Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang is a temple plus nunnery perched on a ridge overlooking Toebesa, Punakha and Wangdue valleys. The site is comprised of a double storied temple resembling Nepal’s Boudhanath Stupa and a nunnery complex. located on the top of a hill with 360 degree views across three valleys. The complex has a very serene feel where Buddhism can be practiced with ease. We were lucky enough to view nuns chanting in the temple. The site is breathtakingly beautiful.

3. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Punakha Bhutan
Excellent
71%
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4.5 based on 210 reviews

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Reviewed By Bhutantoursntreks - Thimphu, Bhutan

Driving north of Punakha along the mochhu river itself offers a great deal of that rustic rural Bhutan ambiance with traditional villages and beautiful rice fields. After about an hours drive we can already have a glance of this magnificent tall stupa sitting right above a small ridge surrounded by terraces of rice fields. To get to the stupa we have to cross a small bridge over the mochhu river and stroll between those small path between green rice fields. Often we see villagers working at the fields living a simple daily lives. Few strolls later we ascend upon the ridge which takes just about half hour if you are fit enough. Once on top the intricate design of the stupa welcomes us with its amazing beauty and spirituality. You can also enter this large stupa which is up close a large temple and then climb its upper floors to set foot unto its balcony to enjoy the amazing and panoramic view of Punakha valley below. Mochhu river flows winding through the valley with villages and rice fields, and rich forests on either sides. Then bordering the valley with huge ridges. It feels so peaceful up there looking down the valley and its definitely worth the visit!

4. Punakha Suspension Bridge

Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan +975 16 91 76 67
Excellent
49%
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4.5 based on 551 reviews

Punakha Suspension Bridge

Reviewed By shyamankur - Bongaigaon, India

This is long hanging bridge. Pl visit during evening. its beautiful all around and nice experience to walk in this bridge.

5. Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Punakha Bhutan
Excellent
36%
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4.0 based on 516 reviews

Chimi Lhakhang Temple

Reviewed By KCAjith - Chennai (Madras), India

A temple dedicated to a Tantrik priest, who claimed to have great powers in increasing fertility in women and providing relief to childless couples. Small in size compared to other gigantic temples. We had to do a short trek to reach the temple set in a scenic, green covered plateau. Nice small structure with beautiful motifs and smaller structures. Serene atmosphere.

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