Six Senses Punakha experiences
Bike Ride and Punakha Dzong
It’s an easy bike ride to the magnificent 17th-century Punakha Dzong, which straddles the confluence of the Mother (Mo) and Father (Pho) Chhu rivers. Your guide will tell you about its design and significance as the second oldest dzong in Bhutan, referred to as “The Palace of Great Happiness”. A masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture and showcase for traditional Jim-zo or sculptures depicting deities, Punakha Dzong hosted the wedding of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema in 2011. Relax with riverside tea and refreshments then take a 20-minute walk across the famous steel suspension bridge lined with prayer flags blowing gently in the breeze.
