Things to Do in Punakha

There are 3 attractions in Punakha. Punakha Dzong, historic fortress-monastery and former bhutanese capital, is the most popular.

1

Punakha Dzong

Historic fortress-monastery and former Bhutanese capital

Religious Site

2

Tashichho Dzong

Thimphu's fortress monastery housing government offices

Religious Site

3

Jigme Dorji National Park

Large Bhutan national park protecting glaciers and wildlife

National Park

4

Simtokha Dzong

Small fortress-monastery near Thimphu, Bhutan

Religious Site

5

Buddha Dordenma statue

Massive Buddha statue overlooking Thimphu valley

Area

6

Memorial Chorten, Thimphu

White stupa in Thimphu used for daily worship

Religious Site

7

Dechencholing Palace

Royal Bhutanese palace and government residence in Thimphu

Palace

8

Dochula Pass

Mountain pass with 108 memorial chortens and views

Pass