Asia · Heritage
Punakha & Thimphu
The old winter capital's river dzong, and the modern capital above it.
- Place
- Punakha · Bhutan · BT
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Heritage
- ID
- DST-0209
Why go
The old winter capital's river dzong, and the modern capital above it.
Punakha Dzong at the confluence of two rivers is the most beautiful building in Bhutan. Thimphu is the only capital in the world without traffic lights.
Signature experiences
- Punakha Dzong and the suspension bridge
- Buddha Dordenma above Thimphu
- Dochula Pass Himalayan views
Interest tags
monasteriesarchitecturemountainsculturehiking
Good for
Culture travellersSlow travellers
Pairs well with
Best months
Mar-May · Sep-Nov
Avoid months
Jun-Aug (monsoon)
Ideal stay
3 days
Nearest airport
PBH · Thimphu
Pace
Balanced
Cost tier
Luxury
Peak crowd level
Low
Country ISO
BT
