Punakha City, Bhutan Travel Guide
Scenic spot introduction:
Punakha is known as the most beautiful and important region in Bhutanese culture. Located at the confluence of the Puqu and Muqu rivers, it has witnessed many historical moments of Bhutan. Historically, Punakha Dzong has been destroyed by fire several times and was damaged by earthquakes. The last maintenance was in 1994. From 1637 to 1907, Punakha Dzong was the capital of Bhutan. The first national parliament was held here. The wedding of the fifth king was held here on October 13, 2011.Attractions distribution:
The most famous attraction in Punakha is Punakha Temple, the most beautiful temple in Bhutan, which is surrounded by terraces. There are also attractions such as Qimei Village and Qimei Temple on the mountainside of the village. Sangthang dorji Lhendrup is a nun temple with unique characteristics and worth visiting.Scenic spot features:
religion, culture, city, temple, religionTransportation
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Bhutan
How to get there:
It takes 4 hours to drive from Thimphu to Punakha, all on winding mountain roads.
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Punakha weather forecast:
Understand in advance the latest weather forecast for Punakha, where is located, and make perfect preparations for a pleasant journey ^-^
Travel Tips
travelling guideline:
Entry and Exit: Bhutan and China have not established diplomatic relations, so it is impossible to apply for a visa through the embassy. Moreover, the Bhutanese government stipulates that tourist visas for Bhutan must be applied for through a Bhutanese travel agency. Even if you sign up for a tour in China, the final visa application is still completed by the Bhutanese travel agency in Thimphu. After contacting the Bhutan travel agency, confirming the itinerary and making full payment, the Bhutan travel agency can start applying for a visa. The Bhutanese travel agency handles the Bhutanese visa. Tourists only need to provide a color scan of the passport information page to the travel agency. The visa fee is USD 20 per person. When the travel agency gets the visa, it will send a scanned copy to the tourist, so be sure to print it out and carry it with you. When you arrive at Paro Airport by plane, you need to show a copy of your visa when clearing customs. The customs will formally issue a visa on the tourist's passport based on the copy.
Best time to visit:
The best time is from March to May, which is spring in Bhutan, when peach blossoms and alpine rhododendrons are in full bloom all over the mountains and plains. Or September to November, especially October to November, is the autumn in Bhutan, with high skies and clear clouds and bright sunshine.
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