Partner Flies FREE - or solo travellers save 50% on their airfares on a wide range of tours in 2025 & 2026. See the offer
The Award-Winning Tour Specialist

Punakha Dzong

Celebrating 25 Years of tour excellence

Punakha Dzong is a 17th century fortress that can be found where the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu Rivers meet, and dates back almost 400 years. Constructed as an “embodiment of Buddhist values” and one of 16 dzongs built by Xhabdrung, it is the 2nd oldest dzong in Bhutan, and stretches 180 meters long and six storeys high. Known as being the most beautiful, all Bhutan’s kings have been crowned here and it is the winter residence of the dratshang (official monk body).

Under the brass roof, a gift of the seventh Dalai Lama, the preserved remains of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal as well as a sacred relic Ranjung Karsapani. Access to this magnificent structure is across the Bazam bridge which was rebuilt in 2008 after being washed away previously by floods.

Travel Expert

How can we help?

For advice on where to go, what to do and how to choose your perfect tour, talk to our Travel Experts.

Call 1300727998

Punakha Dzong Tours

What better way to experience it than on a Wendy Wu tour?

OFFERS
7 days left Special Offer
Your Partner will FLY FREE, or solo travellers save 50% on airfare. Selected departures.
Partner Flies FREE or 50% off solo airfares
Himalayan Kingdoms
Display Map

Himalayan Kingdoms

24 days from $15,030pp
11 Reviews  
Includes international airfares
Kolkata (2N+1N) - New Jalpaiguri - Siliguri (1N) - Darjeeling (2N) - Pelling (2N) - Gangtok (2N) - Kalimpong (2N) - Gorumara (1N) - Phuentsholing (1N) - Thimphu (2N) - Gangtey (2N) - Punakha (2N) - Paro (2N)
Land of the Thunder Dragon
Display Map

Land of the Thunder Dragon

7 days | Please call for prices
 
Thimpu Punakha Paro
Subscribe Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest offers and receive $100pp off  your Wendy Wu tour.

Things To See Nearby

  • Buddha Dordenma

    Buddha Dordenma

    One of the largest Buddhas in the world made of bronze and gilded in gold.

Bhutan Travel Blog

Read our latest articles or travel inspiration, exciting news about our destinations and all things Wendy Wu Tours

22
Feb

Is flying safe? Seven reasons why flying is the best way to travel

Over the last decade, air travel has received a lot of attention on the nightly news. A number of...
17
Feb

5 Benefits of Multi-Country Tours in Asia

Multiple Countries, Multiple Adventures! Did you know Wendy Wu Tours offers a tried and tested...
1
Feb

Wendy Wu Tours Staff Hotlist for 2017

Are you having trouble deciding where to travel to in 2017? We’d like to provide you with some...