Wangdue Phodrang
A dry, dramatic valley on the road east from Punakha
- Region: Western Bhutan
- Elevation: 1,350 m
About Wangdue Phodrang
Neighboring Punakha but noticeably drier and more rugged, Wangdue Phodrang is known for stone carving, slate work and bamboo crafts, along with access routes toward central Bhutan and the Phobjikha valley.
Highlights
- Wangdue Phodrang Dzong, rebuilt after a historic fire
- Traditional stone and slate carving villages
- Rafting on the Punatsangchhu river
- Gateway to Phobjikha and central Bhutan
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