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Eight days through Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and the glacial valley of Phobjikha, balancing culture, nature and gentle hike...
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Western Bhutan
Wangdue Phodrang
Ridge-top fortress above the Punatsang Chhu
About Wangdue Phodrang
A historic district town whose dzong, rebuilt after a 2012 fire, guards the routes into central Bhutan.
Wangdue Phodrang Dzong was founded in 1638 on a narrow ridge above the confluence of the Punatsang Chhu and Dang Chhu rivers. Fire destroyed it in 2012; its painstaking reconstruction using traditional methods was completed in 2022, and the restored dzong is once again the venue for the autumn Wangdue Tshechu.
Wangdue is a natural stop between Punakha and Phobjikha, known for its slate carving and bamboo weaving.
Highlights
- Restored Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Wangdue Tshechu festival (autumn)
- Local slate and bamboo crafts
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