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Phuenzi Diner: Dining in Punakha

Phuenzi Diner: Dining in Punakha, Punakha Dzongkhag

 ozalp Says:  We stopped for a while in Punakha after visiting the Punakha Dzong. It was lunch time so we had our lunch here, in Phuenzi Diner. We had our classical noodles,... 

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Punakha Dzong

Punakha Dzong, Punakha Dzongkhag

 ozalp Says:  Punakha was the former Capital of Bhutan until 1955. The coronation of the first King Ugyen Wangchuk happened here in 1907. In 8th century, Padmasambhava (aka... 

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The Punakha Dzong

The Punakha Dzong, Punakha Dzongkhag

 illa Says:  This former capital of Bhutan, now it lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu which means “ Male river and Female river ”. It is one of the most... 

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Visiting An Open Air Market

Visiting An Open Air Market, Punakha Dzongkhag

 illa Says:  It in Wangdiphodrang, about 12km away from Punakha. We almost missed as it was not in our itinerary. By viewing a lot of people moving from far away mountain,... 

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 It in Wangdiphodrang, about 12km away from Punakha. We almost missed as it was not in our itinerary. By viewing a lot of people moving from far away mountain,... 

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Former Capital

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 Punakha was the former Capital of Bhutan until 1955. The coronation of the first King Ugyen Wangchuk happened here in 1907. We didn't stay here, just passed through between Thimphu and Wangdue. We... 

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Punakha, Finally Somewhere "Tropical"

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 Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Punakha Dzong lies between two rivers known as Phochu and Mochu which means “ Male river and Female river ”. It is one of the most important Dzongs in... 

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