Punakha

Where two rivers meet

Punakha

  • Central-west Bhutan
  • 1,200 m
  • Feb – Apr · Oct – Dec

The Palace of Great Happiness rises at the confluence of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers, framed by jacaranda blossom each spring.

Our local guides know every trail, temple and teahouse here. Tell us how you like to travel and we will weave this valley into a journey designed around you.

Journeys

Tours that visit Punakha

Trans Bhutan Trail 36D / 35N

Trekking

Trans Bhutan Trail

September 28, 2022. His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, Representative of His Majesty the King and the President of Bhutan Olympic Committee formally…

  • 36 days
  • Challenging
Central Bhutan Tour 10D / 9N

Cultural

Central Bhutan Tour

Duration: 10 Days 9 NightsLocations: Thimphu, Paro valley, Punakha, Bumthang.Highlight: Visit the beautiful and hidden gem of Bhutan, the central valleys of Bhutan know…

  • 10 days
  • Moderate
  • 10-20
Jambay Lhakhang Festival 10D / 9N

Festival

Jambay Lhakhang Festival

Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Punakha, Trongsa, Bumthang, Phobjikha & Paro valleyHighlight: Sacred 1300 years old festival, fire blessing, naked dance, spiritual tour, Visit to…

  • 10 days
  • Easy
Spiritual Central Bhutan 11D / 10N

Cultural

Spiritual Central Bhutan

Duration: 11 Days, 10 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Wangduephodrang, Trongsa  and Bumthang. Highlight: Visits to the important cultural and historic sites. Visit to some of the…

  • 11 days
  • Easy
  • 10-15
Memorable Kingdom 8D / 7N

Cultural

Memorable Kingdom

Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights.Locations: Paro, Thimphu, Wangdue, Punakha and Phobjikha valley Highlight: Visit to the Tashichho Dzong, Memorial stupa, Ta Dzong (National Museum), Punakha Dzong, Worlds…

  • 8 days
  • Easy
  • 2–10
Druk Path Trek With Culture Tour 14D / 13N

Trekking

Druk Path Trek With Culture Tour

Duration: 14 Days, 13 Nights.Locations: Paro, Jili dzong, Jangchulahakha, Jana tsho, Jangchulhakha, phajoding, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdue valley. Highlight: The Druk Path Trek is also a…

  • 14 days
  • Moderate
  • 6-10
Best of Bhutan 6D / 5N

Cultural

Best of Bhutan

Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Paro, Punakha and Wangduephodrang valley. Highlight: Hike to the Tigers nest temple temple, visit to the Ta Dzong…

  • 6 days
  • Easy
Bhutan Motor Biking Tour 7D / 6N

Special

Bhutan Motor Biking Tour

Durations: 7 Days, 6 Nights Locations: Thimphu,Paro,punakha valley. Highlights: Visit to the Ta Dzong (National Museum), Worlds tallest bronze Buddha statue, Tigers nest hike,…

  • 7 days
  • Easy
Masutake Festival 10D / 9N

Festival

Masutake Festival

Duration: 10 Days, 9 Nights.Locations: Thimphu, Paro valley, Punakha, Bumthang.Highlight: Visit to the Ta Dzong (National Museum), Punakha Dzong, Worlds tallest bronze Buddha statue, Tigers nest…

  • 10 days
  • Moderate
Tiger’s Nest Escape 5D / 4N

Cultural

Tiger’s Nest Escape

Five perfectly paced days for a first taste of Bhutan — ideal as an add-on to India or Nepal.

  • 5 days
  • Moderate
  • Private · 2–8 guests
Bhutan Rhododendron Festival 8D / 7N

Festival

Bhutan Rhododendron Festival

Our signature first journey: dzongs, cliffside monasteries and river valleys from Paro to Punakha, at a gentle, unhurried pace.

  • 8 days
  • Easy

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