Limbukha Village
Wangdue
Limbukha village is accessible by feeder road from Punakha and Wangdue. Limbukha farmers are known for growing Bhutan’s famous red rice which is supposed to have medicinal values. Limbukha is also known for its love of peace and tranquility. Legends says that during medieval wars the people of Limbukha always volunteered as peace negotiators. This is also depicted during annual festival when the Limbuk men are found carrying peace flags instead of swords and fireworks.Drive towards Punakha Dzong and later walk across the suspension bridge (about 200m long) through absolutely fresh breeze and fascinating view of Dzong. Follow the farm houses gradually climbing towards Dompala hills. The view of Dzong, Pho Chhu, Mo Chhu rivers and surrounding village is superb amidst chirpine forests
Trips that visit Limbukha Village
- Bhutan Village TourDay 2: Paro –Punakha/Wangdue 9 days
- Snow Leopard Jomolhari TrekDay 2 & 3: Punakha & Wangdue Valley 14 days
- Bhutan Festival & Sikkim TourDay 09-10: In Punakha /Wangdue valley 17 days
- Drukyul Walking Tour BhutanDay 8-9: In Punakha & Wangdue 13 days
- Three Himalayan KingdomsDay 10: Drive to Punakha 15 days
- Bhutan Dragon Festival TourDay 7 & 8: In Punakha & Wangdue 12 days
- Window to BhutanDay 3: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue 7 days
- Introduction of India, Bhutan & NepalDay 12: Drive to Punakha 19 days
Near Limbukha Village
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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Sight
Drive from Punakha to Paro
Drive from Punakha to Paro: Takes about Approx.(3 to 4 Hrs).Distance covered is 128 KM.
