Drive from Punakha to Paro
Drive from Punakha to Paro
Drive from Punakha to Paro: Takes about Approx.(3 to 4 Hrs).Distance covered is 128 KM. The drive is scenic as we cross Dochula Pass with view of the eastern Himalayas and Gasa town from the Pass. Descend to Thimphu valley take a diversion to Paro from Simtokha following Thimphu Chu till Chuzon,following Paro chu till Paro valley.
Near Drive from Punakha to Paro
More to see around Punakha.
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Temples & Monasteries
Chimi Lhakhang
The temple, adorned with hundreds of prayer flags, graces the edge of a picturesque plateau overlooking fertile rice fields and river below.
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Restaurants
Chimi Lhakhang Cafeteria
A glass-walled cafeteria by Chimi Lhakhang looking over village houses and rice terraces. Bhutanese and Indian buffet with red rice; dessert, tea and coffee included.
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Temples & Monasteries
Dalay Goenpa (Nalanda Buddhist College)
Dalay Goenpa or Dalida is as well-known as Nalanda Nalanda Buddhist College in Bhutan.
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Stupas & Chortens
Khamsum Yulley Chorten
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chörten, perched atop Nyizergang hill, is a sacred site accessible via a 40-minute uphill hike.
