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Feb
Beyond the Dzong: How the New Craft Market of Punakha is Redefining Authentic Bhutanese Travel
Beyond the Dzong: How the New Craft Market of Punakha is Redefining Authentic Bhutanese Travel The allure of the Punakha Valley has long been recognised as an essential component of the Bhutanese experience. Nestled in the Himalayan Kingdom’s west-central region, this scenic expanse has a subtropical climate that provides a temperate sanctuary in contrast to the crisper air of Thimphu or Paro. For centuries, the valley’s identity was defined by its status as the nation’s capital, which lasted until 1955. It is still the administrative heart of the Punakha District, sitting...