PUNAKHA " Spiritual Bhutan"
About Punakha
Punakha is the winter residence of the central monk body, the summer residence being Thimphu. With Phochhu (male) and Mochhu (female) rivers flowing through the valley, the fertile land of Punakha is popular for growing organic vegetables, fruits and rice.
Elevation : 1242 m
Population : 6,300 approx
Weather : Winter - Minimum 0 °C , Maximum 10 °C ( Approx )
Summer - Minimum 8 °C , Maximum 20 °C ( Approx )
Humidity : 40%
Best Time to Visit : March , April , May , June-Mid , October / November / December .
Language Used : Dzonkha, Hindi , English Etc
Popular Spots Of Sightseeing are
Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang, Punakha Suspension Bridge, Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choeten, Wolakha Nunnery
HOW TO REACH
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BY TRAIN
It will take around 2.5 hours if you travel from Thimpu to Punakha. The distance between the two places is 85 km. approx.
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BY AIR
The nearest Airport from Punakha is Paro Airport (PBH)