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Bali
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Punakha Trips & Tours
Punakha
Remember when we mentioned those trembling mountain passes that your nerves won’t thank us for? We were referring to the Punakha Valley. A mere 50 miles from Thimphu, the journey takes a twisting, turning three hours across glacial valleys and patchwork rice paddies. The highlight is the Dochula Pass, bedecked in fluttering prayer flags and worth stopping at for the staggering vistas and shaggy yaks. Once recovered from the journey, it’s time to gawp at Punakha Dzong which, with its golden domes and multiple storeys, is considered one of Bhutan’s most beautiful. A day trek to Khamsum Chorten will give you the best views, but the valley is even more spectacular up close. Mountain biking and river rafting will appeal to thrill-seekers or, if something more laidback is on the cards, how about a visit to a fertility temple or session with an incense-maker for a fragrant aromatherapy lesson?
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Ensconced by forested mountains, Punakha is as picturesque as they come. You can make the most of this setting on hikes, mountain bike rides and rafting expeditions down one of its beautiful rivers. Punakha also boasts one of the most auspicious dzongs (forts) in the country, which cuts a striking figure with its golden peaks. Depending on the time of year, a colourful and vibrant Tsechu (Mask Dance Festival) might be taking place.
The eye-catching imagery. Large, phallic symbols are a common sight on the walls of buildings and houses and are said to be symbols of good luck and fertility. We’ll leave you to ask about the legend of the Divine Madman and his Magic Thunderbolt of Wisdom...
Commissioned by the Queen Mother of Bhutan to promote world peace, trek to the Khamsum Yueling Monastery on the northern side of the valley and be rewarded by compelling views, pretty murals and no-one else in sight.
Accommodation is limited to only a couple of options. Both are at the higher end of the price scale, but are sublime in service, ambience and memory-making.
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