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Punakha

Punakha (Altitude 1,310m/4,300ft)

Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and is still the winter seat of Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot). Blessed with temperate climate and fed by Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers, Punakha is the most fertile valley in the country with abundant with crops and vast terraces of rice fields. There are splendid view of the distant Himalayas at Dochula pass (alt. 3,100 m) on Thimphu - Punakha road.

 

Places of interest around Punakha

Thimphu

Thimphu (Altitude 2,400m/7,875ft)

Thimphu has been the capital of Bhutan since 1955. It is the centre of government, religion and commerce. The harmonious mix of modern development with ancient traditions makes it a unique town. It is homes to the civil servants, expatriates and the monk body and maintains a strong national character in its architectural style. Once a small rural settlement, today it is home to about 100,000 people.

 

Places of interest around Thimphu

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