Top 10 Interesting Facts about Punakha

It was the ancient capital of Bhutan.

It is the place where the first king of Bhutan was unanimously elected.

It is the winter abbot of Chief Abbot (Je Khenpo) of Bhutan.

Punakha homes lot of beautiful villages.

Legend of Punakha Dzong is popular around the world.

Punakha festivals feature masked dance and music.

Punakha also have the longest suspension bridge.

Punakha Dzong is not only the second oldest and second-largest Dzong but it also has one of the most majestic structures in the country.

An unforgettable wedding of the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Jetsun Pema was held at Punakha Dzong.

Rafting on the Punakha’s Mo Chhu River provides tourists a unique opportunity to enjoy the valley from a different perspective.