Things to Do in Wangdue Phodrang

There are 3 attractions in Wangdue Phodrang. 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

Simtokha Dzong

Small fortress-monastery near Thimphu, Bhutan

Religious Site

4

Buddha Dordenma statue

Massive Buddha statue overlooking Thimphu valley

Area

5

Memorial Chorten, Thimphu

White stupa in Thimphu used for daily worship

Religious Site

6

Dechencholing Palace

Royal Bhutanese palace and government residence in Thimphu

Palace

7

Dochula Pass

Mountain pass with 108 memorial chortens and views

Pass