Punakha

Punakha

Punakha is a town in the Himalayas of Bhutan. It's known for the Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress at the juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers. The fortress hosts the Punakha Tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances and music. In the surrounding Punakha Valley, temples include the fertility-focused Chimi Lhakhang and the hilltop Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which has river and mountain views.

People born in Punakha (First 5 people) - Page 0

Dorji Wangmo

Dorji Wangmo


Jigme Wangchuck

Jigme Wangchuck

Druk Gyalpo

Sangay Choden

Sangay Choden

Queen

Sangay Ngedup

Sangay Ngedup

Former Prime Minister of Bhutan

Tshering Yangdon

Tshering Yangdon

Bhutanese queen