Amankora Punakha

Punakha Punakha, Bhutan

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God i'm Punakha'd!

A travel blog entry by teachinbhutan

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Woke up today and it is still raining, it started two evenings ago, rained throughout out the day and night and is still raining this morning. Though it is not like miserable rain like in London, this rain has vibrancy to it, a determination, the rivers on the property of Amankora Paro have swelled from their turquoise clear blue to a dirty muddy …

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Royal Wedding Day in Shangri-La

A travel blog entry by bdsaly

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... middle of the valley at the confluence of two rivers, there’s not much to Punakha. There’s something called Punakha New Town which is a short distance away from the dzong and is mainly there to support the tourists and pilgrims who flock to the area. Punakha dzong was built in the 17th century by the Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal – a Tibetan nobleman and monk who is revered as the creator and unifier of what is now Bhutan. His embalmed remains ...

Cultural, Spiritual and Trekking Highlights

A travel blog entry by janicetravel

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... we leave tomorrow for Thailand and will be enjoying warm weather there. We land in Bangkok and then immediately fly down to Phuket farther south, so should not be impacted by the bad floods in Bangkok area this past month...we hope! I hope their lives are back to normal soon...frightening experiences for them. All plans are finalized for some rest and scuba diving for the two weeks ahead. It will be a culture shock but we are excited for this part of our journey as well.



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On the way to Punakha

A travel blog entry by thessa_fred

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... centres of the region. This Dzong is situated at a junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu Rivers. These are known as the swift female and the strong male rivers that merge at this point to follow their life’s together forever- So romantic.

Curiosities

- Penises are everywhere as a symbol of fertility, painted on houses, hanging on the main door or used as ...

Bhutan Trekking, Travel to Bhutan

A travel blog entry by bhutantrekking

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... condition due to our efforts to eradicate pollution and allow nature to thrive. In Bhutan, you will not only venture out into virgin landscapes, but you will also get to learn about how eco-friendly communities function.
One of the greatest highlights about Bhutan is that it is the happiest country in the world! The main concern of the government of Bhutan is ensuring that all citizens are content with ...

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