Punakha will soon have a dedicated craft market to boost handicraft business. Construction works are in full swing, with ...
From Genye Gewog in Thimphu to other districts, Chizhi Goenpa mask dancers are keeping a centuries-old tradition alive. They ...
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9 Things To Do in Punakha

Nestled in lush valleys where two sacred rivers meet, Punakha stands as one of Bhutan’s most captivating and spiritually rich destinations. Once the kingdom’s capital, this peaceful town remains a ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. In the heart of the Himalayas lies a kingdom veiled in tradition and ...
The new &Beyond Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan borrows a page from the company's world-class African safari model, using luxury tented suites and villas. andBeyond (&Beyond) is an award-winning ...
When I entered Bhutan’s airport I immediately saw a large sign that said “Believe” – it’s the country’s tagline. I found that to be the most important mindset to have as a tourist here: Not to ...
The mountainous country of Bhutan has rich offerings for visitors, especially if you venture to the smaller cities and towns Bhutan is one of the easily accessible international destinations for ...
Punakha—Punakha’s iconic suspension bridge, a favourite among locals and tourists, is closed to the tourists after 5pm. Enforced since September 26 last year by the Dzongkhag Administration, Punakha ...
Punakha—For 37-year-old taxi driver Kinga Norbu, switching to an electric car (EV) was meant to be a smart move. However, with only one functioning charging station in Khuruthang town, Punakha, the ...
Bhutan is a small Buddhist kingdom with a population of just 750,000 tucked away in the Himalayas between India, Tibet and Nepal. It's as exotic and expensive as it is obscure. The Bhutanese got ...