Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and is still the winter seat of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). The valley is favoured with a temperate climate and is fed by the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers, which is perhaps why Punakha is the most fertile valley in Bhutan.
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Tailor-made tours and holidays in Punakha
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General Interest
Nepal & Bhutan: Journey to the Dragon Kingdom
12 days 9 nights
From £3,795
Explore the remote Kingdom of Bhutan, a deeply spiritual place hidden amid vast, beautiful mountains
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General Interest
Assam, Darjeeling & Bhutan Odyssey
16 days 14 nights
From £6,850
A spectacular private journey that begins in the historic and cultural heart of West Bengal, taking you from the old colonial capital of Kolkata (Calcutta) and deep into the mystical ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’, one of the most unusual and spectacular destinations anywhere on Earth
Luxury
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General Interest
Bhutan in Style
10 days 8 nights
From £11,490
Travel in style through the remote hidden kingdom of Bhutan while staying in luxurious 5-star accommodation
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