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Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan

CapitalThimphu
RegionSouthern Asia
CurrencyBTN, INR
Official languagesDzongkha
Access to the seaNo
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Thimphu

Punakha

Punakha Dzong

Pho Chhu

Mo Chhu

Chimi Lhakhang

Phobjikha Valley

Chimi Lhakhang
Bhutan · Place of interest

Chimi Lhakhang

Chimi Lhakhang, near Lobesa, is a monastery founded in 1499 and associated with Drukpa Kunley. The final route from the village crosses agricultural land and ends on a small rise; the site offers a distinct religious context within the Punakha valley.

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Punakha Dzong beside the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Bhutan · Region or area

Mo Chhu

The Mo Chhu is one of the two rivers meeting beside Punakha Dzong; after joining the Pho Chhu, they form the Puna Tsang Chhu. The river is also crossed on the route from Kabisa toward Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.

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Pho Chhu
Bhutan · Region or area

Pho Chhu

The Pho Chhu is one of the two rivers that meet beside Punakha Dzong, where it joins the Mo Chhu. Together, the rivers form the Puna Tsang Chhu.

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Black-necked cranes in the winter wetlands of Phobjikha Valley.
Bhutan · Region or area

Phobjikha Valley

Phobjikha, also called the Gangtey Valley, brings together wetlands, villages and fields around a monastery. It is Bhutan’s main wintering area for black-necked cranes, though sightings are never guaranteed.

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Punakha Dzong beside the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Bhutan · City or town

Punakha

Punakha is best understood through its rivers, religious buildings and cultivated landscape. Punakha Dzong, at the Pho Chhu–Mo Chhu confluence, anchors a cultural walking visit.

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Punakha Dzong beside the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
Bhutan · Place of interest

Punakha Dzong

Built in 1637–1638, Punakha Dzong stands at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. It remains a district administrative seat and the central monastic body’s winter residence.

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Urban view of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital
Bhutan · City or town

Thimphu

Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, a landlocked country in South Asia. The available information also lists Dzongkha as a language of the country, but gives no details about city attractions or visitor services.

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Urban view of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital Practical guides

Bhutan’s capital, Dzongkha and currencies to verify

A starting point for placing Bhutan in South Asia and distinguishing the basic details to confirm before planning your trip.

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Punakha Dzong beside the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Culture

Punakha along the Mo Chhu to Khamsum Yulley

A day linking the dzong beside two rivers, a climb through cultivated fields and a temple best visited with time and respect.

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Black-necked cranes in the winter wetlands of Phobjikha Valley. Nature

Phobjikha and Gangtey: a valley for watching and walking slowly

A one- or two-night stay in Phobjikha combines Gangtey Monastery, a gentle trail and the careful observation of black-necked cranes in winter.

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