The 113th National Day celebration was held inside the Punakha Dzong which served as the residence of the revered Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel more than 400 years ago. The select guests for the event ...

Punakha—Located north of the Punakha Dzong, the Punakha Duethre (crematorium), is the only cremation in town. However, the site is in urgent need of renovation, particularly the toilets, which are in ...

just a few miles away from the majestic Punakha Dzong. Cross over the little suspension bridge across the river and you reach ...