Koma Tshachu, a Hot Spring of Guru Rinpoche at the base of Ney Rinchen Dzong
Koma Tshachu is a hot spring blessed by Guru Rinpoche in Punakha located at an altitude of 1839 meters famous for healing broken bones and joints.
Talo Monastery, the Seat of Zhabdrung’s Successive Mind Incarnations
Talo Monastery, also known as Talo Sangngak Choling Dzong, is a three-story monastery built in 1767 by Chogtul Jigme Singye as a replica of the Samye monastery.
Punakha Dromche, the Festival that Re-enacts a 17th-Century Battle between Bhutan and Tibet
Punakha Dromche or Drubchen is a unique festival in Bhutan that commemorates the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan armies by re-enacting a 17th-century battle.
Punakha Dzong, the Palace of Great Bliss on the Heaped Jewel
Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dechen Phodrang is the second oldest and second largest fortress built by the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637.
Chimi Lhakhang, the Fertility Temple of Divine Madman
Chimi Lhakhang is a fertility temple of Drukpa Kunley, the Divine Madman believed to bestow the blessings of fertility located in Punakha.
Goen Tshephu Ney, the Third Draphu Maratika of Guru Rinpoche
Goen Tshephu Ney is a sacred cave of longevity in Punakha where Guru Rinpoche first met Buddha Amitayus, heard his message, and empowered longevity blessings.
Chubu Tshachu, the Hot Spring of Guru Rinpoche
Chubu Tshachu is a hot spring in Punakha said to have been discovered by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century at an elevation of 1737 meters above sea level.
Kabji-Hoka Tsho, a Lake with an Opening to Stop Overflowing
Kabji-Hoka Tsho is one of the largest lakes in Bhutan that never overflows as it's drained through an opening believed to be created by the lake's deity.