As your Hot Ngaja (a Sweet Bhutanese milk tea) arrives sip into it while enjoying the beautiful valley from the room. Post breakfast heads towards Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. Punakha is much backward from the chaotic city life at an elevation of 1200 m, which makes this place quite warm in winter and hot during summer. The valley is famous for Red and white rice farming along the Pho and Mo Chu river’s stretch.
En-route visit.
River Rafting: After breakfast, an exciting River rafting (on Direct Payment Basis) tour awaits you. Following a short drive at the river and, after a full safety briefing, you take to your raft for a soft rafting experience down in the Po Chu (Male River). This rafting tour is expected to last for 1 to 2 hours. The clear rivers of Bhutan are one of the Kingdom's best assets. The Pho Chu (Male River ) in Punakha valley, with its approx. 16 Km course with about 15 rapids of class 2- 4 is the most popular for rafting in Bhutan followed by Mo chu (Female river ) in Punakha valley with 10 Km course comprising around ten rapids.
Punakha Dzong: Also known as “the palace of great happiness”, Punakha Dzong is located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (father) and Mo Chhu (mother) rivers in the Punakha–Wangdue valley. This Dzong is the most picturesque of all Bhutan ancient fortresses and it joins the mainland by an arched wooden bridge that contains many precious relics from the days when successive kings reigned the Kingdom from this Punakha valley.
Suspension Bridge – This hidden treasure in the Punakha Valley connects the rest of the valley to the old administrative center of Punakha Dzongkhag. The whole deck is covered with prayer flags and provides a perfect spot for bird watching and photography.
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Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) – Stationed at the top of a hillock, the Chimi Lhakhang is a site dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley. Known as the ‘Divine Madman,’ Lama Drukpa Kuenley is said to use songs, humor, and outrageous behavior to preach his teachings. Chimi Lhakhang temple is believed to be the temple of fertility, and the Bhutanese hold a strong belief that childless couples are blessed by Lama Drukpa Kuenley if they visit the temple and pray for a child. The road to the temple follows a picturesque rural trail through the paddy field that takes visitors to the temple from the road, and after crossing the paddy field, you will find a tiny stream from where Chimi Lhakhang is just a short climb away.
In the evening you can stroll around Kaja Throm (market) in Khuruthang town which is the newest space for people to visit and it was inaugurated on 30th April 2023. The Punakha Kaja Throm is the largest and most picturesque. One can witness a beautiful local market which showcases the best of what locals have to offer to visitors. You can enjoy the gardens, live music, food & drinks, and meet local Bhutanese farmers. This can be one of the best places to hang out after sightseeing.
Overnight stay in Punakha.
Siteseeing :
Chimi Lhakhang *
Punakha Dzong *
Suspension Bridge *
Night Stay: Punakha
Hotel: KINGALING

Meal Plan: AP (Room With Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)