The Punakha dzong proudly stands on an island at the convergence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. The dzong is connected to the main land with the help of a wooden bridge. This ancient fortress houses several valuable relics from the times when kings ruled the area.
The assembly hall or the Kuenrey is a must see. Located at the far end of the dzong, the ceiling of the hall is adorned with several beautiful dragons. When you visit the dzong in the afternoon, the light brings out the colors and the richness of the paintings in the most impressive way.
To enter the Punakha dzong you need a proper permit and the guide with whom you are visiting the dzong should be licensed to give you a tour. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the dzong, however you can take pictures of the dzong.
There is no reported masjid or halal restaurant close to the Punakha dzong.
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Known as the Palace of Great Happiness
The Punakha dzong is the administrative center of the Punakha dzongkhag. Located in the city of Punakha, the Punakha dzong was built in 1637; it was the second dzong to be built in Bhutan and is also the second largest dzong in the country. The dzong also holds the history of being the venue for the crowning of the first king of Bhutan in 1907.
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ADMINISTRATIVE/COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Thimphu
GEOGRAPHY
Located towards the eastern extreme of the Himalayas mountain range Bhutan lies in between China and India. The country has a land area of 38,394 km².
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 0.7Million. Muslims account for about 5% of the population.
CLIMATE
Bhutan's climate is varied as its altitudes. Winter is very cold , the temperature can reach -6°C which will be during December to March. Summer time the temperatures reach an average of 25 °C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Dzongkha is the official language.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+6 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 9 AM to 5 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
HOLIDAYS
Winter Solstice : January 2nd
Traditional Day of Offering : January 16th
Birth Aniversary of Fifth Druk Gyalpo : February 21,22,23
National Day : December 17th
Based on the lunar calandar:
Loard Buddhas Parinivana
Descending Day of Loard Buddha
CURRENCY
Bhutan Ngultrum
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 113
Medical: 112
Fire: 110
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