About Punākha
Punākha is one of Bhutan's major cities, home to around 21,500 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Where to eat
Local favourites
Bridge View Restaurant
Dumplings, pasta, chow mein, fast food, coffee, tea, juice.
Two Brothers Restaurant
Vegetarian and meat pizza, burgers, sandwich, curry and rice.
Cross the Bridge Restaurant
Mo-chhu Phakha Restaurant
Ugyen Rinchen Druchar Restaurant
Traditional Bhutanese and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian and meat dumplings, curry, pasta, soup, noodles and fried rice.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Damchen Resort
Next to the river.
Zhingkham Resort
A pleasant resort overlooking the Puanakha Valley.
Dhensa Resort
A restful resort with views across the Punakha Valley. Local and international cuisine. Spa facilities. Hotel opened in March 2014.
Como Uma Punakha
Stunning river and mountain views. Healthy meals prepared with local ingredients. Very professional staff.
In pictures
Punākha gallery
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