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Punakha

Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery

A beautiful nunnery and meditation center perched on a ridge overlooking the valleys of Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang, providing a serene environment for spiritual retreat.

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

A unique and intricately designed stupa that requires a short hike through rice fields, offering panoramic views of the Punakha Valley.

Punakha Suspension Bridge

One of the longest suspension bridges in Bhutan, spanning the Pho Chhu River, offering stunning views and a thrilling walk across.

Chimi Lhakhang

Known as the “Temple of Fertility,” this sacred site is associated with the legendary Lama Drukpa Kunley, and is visited by couples seeking blessings for children.

Punakha Dzong

Often regarded as the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan, this fortress at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers is a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture and history.

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