Punakha Dzong - One of the most beautiful Dzong in Bhutan located at the confluence of two river
Road from Jakar to Wangdue & Punakha
Road from Jakar to Wangdue & Punakha
The road journey from Jakar (Bumthang) to Punakha in Bhutan is a captivating experience that takes you through diverse landscapes, historical sites, and charming towns. Leaving the serene Bumthang Valley, the journey to Trongsa offers beautiful views of lush forests and rolling hills. Trongsa is known for its impressive Trongsa Dzong, the largest dzong in Bhutan, which provides a stunning backdrop. Drive continues from Trongsa to Pele La Pass, with panoramic views of mountains and valleys. Pele La Pass, at an altitude of 3,420 meters, is often misty and offers a mystical atmosphere. The descent from Pele La Pass provides stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape. Wangdue Phodrang is a bustling town with the historical Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, currently reconstructed after a fire in 2012. After a short drive you will be in Punakha Valley.
Near Road from Jakar to Wangdue & Punakha
More to see around Bumthang.
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Markets & Crafts
Bumthang Brewery
This state-of-the-art microbrewery offers tours that include a bottle of Red Panda beer.
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Restaurants
Café Perk
A popular main-street café for good coffee, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes, with plenty of vegetarian options. A good break from local food.
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Temples & Monasteries
Chakhar Lhakhang
A very important temple for Buddhism as it was a nine-storey 'iron castle' palace built by the 8th century King Sindhu Raja.
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Towns & Valleys
Chumey Valley
Chumey Valley is one of the four valleys in the Bumthang district, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters.
