Punakha: Three Days of Culture and Adventure

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Explore Punakha's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty over three days, from visiting historic Punakha Dzong and white-water rafting the Mo Chhu River to experiencing traditional Bhutanese life in nearby villages.

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• Punakha is one of western Bhutan’s most culturally significant locations, due to its strategic position at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu rivers.
• When Bhutan was unified in the 17th century, Punakha was chosen as the country’s capital, and remained so for over 300 years until the 1950s.
• The area also has a rich agrarian tradition with the hillsides blanketed with rice paddies and orchards.
• We have designed three perfect days at COMO Uma Punakha to help you make the most of your stay, from visiting Punakha Dzong to white-water rafting down the Mo Chhu River.
• After settling into the lodge and enjoying some refreshments, set off on a gentle hike to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, built in 2004 by Bhutan’s Queen Mother to represent peace and harmony.
• The chorten is stacked in three gleaming tiers, and painted with Buddhist symbols and legends — look out especially for the protector deity riding a yeti.
• There are also far-reaching views over the Punakha Valley.
• Next, take a trip to Punakha Dzong, a twenty-minute drive away.
• This fortified monastery was established in 1637 as a fortress and administrative centre by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the Tibetan lama who unified Bhutan in the 17th century.
• The dzong served as the seat of government as well as the religious headquarters of Bhutan.

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