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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Punakha
		Punakha is a dzong in Punakha District, Bhutan.
		Punakha (སྤུ་ན་ཁ་) is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan.
		Punakha is bordered by Thimphu, Gasa, and Wangdue Phodrang dzongkhag.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Punakha (262 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Commanding a sparse population, Punakha Dzong is home to the central monk body and the Je Khenpo during the milder winter months.
		Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955.
		Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the junction of the two rivers in the 17th century by the first Shabdrung to serve as the religious and the administrative center.
	www.bhutanonline.net /places-of-interest-to-visit-hotspots/punakha-tourist-spot-information.html (263 words)

	Punakha District - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Punakha (སྤུ་ན་ཁ་) is one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan.
		Punakha Dzong, the administrative and religious center of the district, is the winter home of Bhutan's Central Monk Body.
		Punakha is bordered by Thimphu, Gasa, and Wangdue Phodrang dzongkhag.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Punakha_District (111 words)

	Punakha
		The Punakha valley is the erstwhile capital of Bhutan.
		Punakha is the least elevated of Bhutan's central valleys and famous for its benign climate in which fruit trees flourish within sight of the snow-crested Himalayan Mountains.
		The Punakha Dzong ancient capital of Bhutan is set on a spit of land just above the junction where the rivers Pho Chuu and Mo Chuu meet to form the Sankosh.
	www.east-himalaya.com /bhutan/punakha.htm (176 words)

	Bhutan, Thimpu,Paro, Punakha,Wangdi Phodrang,Tongsa,Bumthang
		Drive on to Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is the winter seat of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot).
		Punakha Dzong: Placed strategically at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, the dzong was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to serve as the religious and administrative center of the region.
		Punakha, 77 km (three hours and 15 minutes' drive) northeast of Thimphu, served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and, even today, it is the winter home of the central monk body.
	www.worldmarcopolo.com /bhutan.html (1633 words)

	Punakha Dzongkhag Kingdom of Bhutan
		Punakha (the "k" is almost silent) is a low-elevation (4100 ft) subtropical valley in central Bhutan.
		Punakha Dzong is, in my opinion, Bhutan's most attractive.
		Machey Lhakhang in Punakha dzong holds the remains of the Shabdrung, who built and died in the dzong.
	www.innogize.com /gallery/asia_bhutan_punakha.html (880 words)

	Bhutan Portal
		Pungthang Dechen Phodrang in Punakha Dzongkhag was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1637 and is renowned for its historical importance.
		It was in Punakha, the first hereditary Monarch, King Ugyen Wangchuck was enthroned on 17 December 1907.
		Punakha served as the winter capital till 1955 and Punakha Dzong continues to be the winter residence of the Central Monk Body.
	www.bhutan.gov.bt /government/dzongkhags.php?dz_id=28 (211 words)

	Places to See in Bhutan, Bhutan Tour, Thimpu, Punakha, Bumthang, Wangdue Phodrang
		Punakha Dzong is home to the Central Monk Body and the Je Khenpo (the spiritual leader) during the winter months.
		Punakha's climate and warm temperature makes the valley one of the most fertile in Bhutan.
		Punakha served as a capital of Bhutan till 1955.
	www.treksinnepal.com /bhutan/places_to_see_in_bhutan/places_to_see.php (923 words)

	PUNAKHA SERDA FESTIVAL \| PUNAKHA SERDA (CULTURE \| FESTIVAL & NATURE TOUR)
		Highlight of this tour is the festival in Punakha that commemorates the great victory over Tibetan invading troops and meeting with the fl-necked crane that migrates the valley of Phobjikha during winter.
		Punakha at 1350m / 4495ft, was nothing more than a dzong as recently as 25 years ago.
		The small size of the place is suprising, considering the primordial role that Punakha has played in the history of Bhutan and the fact that it was the country's winter capital for 300 years.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/5520.html (1349 words)

	Bhutan Tourism Travel Tours Accommmodation Information Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until and still it is the winter seat of Je Khnep (the chief abbot).
		The Dzong is open for visitors during Punakha festival and in summer months when the monk body moves to Thimphu.
		Drive to Punakha Dzong which can be visited from the month of April to November when the Je Khenpo (chief abbot) moves to Thimphu.
	www.spantours.com /eastindia/punakha.html (395 words)

	places to visit bhutan,destination bhutan,bhutan's oldest temples-monasteries,bhutan forts,national musueum ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Punakha has a temperate climate and drained by Pho - chu (Male) and Mo - chu (Female) rivers the fertile valley of Punakha produces rich crops.
		Until 1955, Punakha served as the Capital of Bhutan and even today, it is the winter seat of the Je khenpo (chief Abbot) and the central Monk body.
		Towards the south of Punakha, located at the altitude of 1,350 mt is Wandgdi Dzong, built again in the 17th century by Shabdrung.
	www.planetgypsy.com /destinations/Bhutan/places1.html (736 words)

	gangri: bird watching (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		This excursion into the world of the birds of Bhutan concentrates on the Paro, Thimphu and Punakha valleys of Western Bhutan and on the Tongsa region of Central Bhutan, which provide a superb opportunity to explore both the physical and the cultural environment in which birds thrive in a Buddhist country.
		This valley, which rises to temperate climes, is home to a great variety of birds, some of whom inhabit the forests that cling to the valley's mountain sides and some of which inhabit the lower, warmer areas.
		Punakha is a tiny settlement, and the river valleys and mountains are filled with a wide variety of birds in large numbers.
	www.gangri.com /pages/bird.html (621 words)

	Punakha Festival \| Bhutan \| Festival Tour \| Ecotourism \| Cultural Expeditions
		Punakha Festival depicts one of such victories, which have resulted in what Bhutan is today.
		This festival is celebrated annually by the people of Punakha known as Dromchoe and is dedicated to two main protector deities of Bhutan, Yeshi Gompo (Mahakala) and Palden Lhamo (Female Deity).
		The festival is not a pageant or entertainment but a serious religious ceremony that is performed to seek the protection and happiness of themselves and all sentient beings.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/11666.html (1468 words)

	Punakha
		About Us Punakha Dzong built between two rivers in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel served as capital of Bhutan until 1955 and is still the winter residence of the central monk body.
		Punakha Dzong houses sacred artifacts and embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
		Punakha’s climate and warmer temperatures make its valley one of the most fertile in Bhutan.
	www.nepaltrekking.com.np /punakha.html (120 words)

	city information of bhutan, paro, thimpu, punakha, phuntsholing, wangduephodrang, gangtey gompa, trongsa, bumthang, ...
		The road to Punakha branches off left and curls its way down the valley to the relative lowlands of the Punakha Valley.
		Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the confluence of the Phochu (male) and Mochu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637.
		It is a scenic journey; forests festooned with orchids cover the mountains on either side and exciting hairpin curves greet travellers with colourful sculptures of Tashi Tagye (the eight suspicious sign of Buddhism).
	www.jetairtours.com /bhutan_tours.htm (2712 words)

	Bhutan Trek Itineraires: Punakha Winter 12 Day Tour and Trek
		Follow the motor road till Punakha Dzong and then cross the Pochu River (Male River), the river that drains the remote Lunana region.
		After breakfast, drive to Punakha Dzong view point at the north end of the Punakha Valley.
		The Punakha Dzong lies between two rivers known as Pochu and Mochu which means (Male River and Female River".
	www.bootan.com /bhutan/itineraries/12punaka.htm (844 words)

	Intertours Nepal, a leading tour operator for Nepal, Tibet, Sikkim & Bhutan..
		Tashichho Dzong is the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His majesty and a summer residence of the central monk body.
		It is open to visitor during Thimpu festival and when the monk body moves to their winter home in Punakha.
		Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and is still the winter residence of the central monk body.
	www.intertours-nepal.com /bhutan/thimpu.html (618 words)

	Bhutan Places of Interest, Paro valley, Taksang monastery, Thimpu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang valleys and Eastern ...
		Western Bhutan is comprised of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, Wangdue Phodrang and Phobjika valleys separated by high passes or "La" - Cheili La (3900m / 12,795ft.), Dochu La (3,050m / 10,007ft.) and Pele La (3,500m / 11483ft.).
		Western Bhutan is known for its stunning scenery with rice paddies cascading down magnificent mountains, the pristine rivers that flow through the main towns of Paro, Thimphu and Punakha, and unique two-story houses with brightly painted window designs.
		Punakha Dzong was strategically built at the confluence of the Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (female) rivers by the first Shabdrung of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyel in 1637.
	www.trekking-in-nepal.com /bhutan/Places_of_Interest.htm (2872 words)

	Punakha Pictures
		We visited a private high school in Punakha where we were very impressed with the principal and students.
		Both days in Punakha we ate at the same restaurant for lunch, where we got the best food we'd had since arriving in Bhutan.
		The Punakha Dzong is one of the most famous and most attractive in the country.
	www.math.dartmouth.edu /~klyve/travel/bhutan/punakha/index.html (724 words)

	The SouthAsian Features: Punakha domchhoe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		According to a spokesman for the Central Monk Body, the ceremony was performed by the Zhabdrung in 1639 to hoodwink the Tibetan invaders into believing that the Rangjung Kharsapani (a sacred relic which was brought to Bhutan by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal) had been thrown into the river.
		Dressed in finest battle garbs, the battle scene is re-enacted during the annual Punakha Domchhoe.
		The Punakha Dzong resonates with war songs and sounds of explosions as the Pazaps sing and throw enormous firecrackers into the courtyard to recreate the noise of battle.
	www.thesouthasian.org /archives/000135.html (195 words)

	Bhutan, Bhutan Tour, Land of Dragon
		Bhutan often referred as the Land of the Peaceful Dragon is still regarded as one of the last 'Shangri la' in the Himalayan kingdom.
		Punakha's climate and warmer temperatures make its valley one of the most fertile in Bhutan.
		Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955.
	www.indovacations.net /english/LandofDragon.htm (1060 words)

	RAOnline Bhutan: Punakha Monastery
		Straddling the confluence of the snow-fed Phochu and Mochu rivers in Punakha the five gilded pinnacles of the Dewachenpoi Phodrang glisten in the sunlight, more brilliant than ever.
		The work on the Punakha Dzong epitomises the highest quality of the 13 crafts of the zorig chusum tradition.
		There was a massive earthquake in 1897 and a devastating flash flood in 1994 when the Dzongchhung, which houses the images of the Jhou (Lord Buddha) and Dupthob Nagi Rinchhen (Vanaratna), was nearly washed away.
	www.raonline.ch /pages/bt/visin/bt_punakha01.html (219 words)

	Punakha Winter Trek - Vacations in Himalayas,Trekking Vacations on Himalaya Range
		Undoubtedly one of the most spectacular and impressive range in the world, is fastly becoming the most visited adventure zone of the world.
		Follow the motor road till Punakha Dzong and then cross the PhoChu river (male river) the river that drains the remote Lunana region.
		The Je Khenpo head abbott of the religion in the country and most of the monks of Thimphu occupy this Dzong throughout the Dochula pass and stop at the cafeteria for a hot cup of tea and snacks and view show capped mountains on a clear day.
	www.visit-himalaya.com /himalaya-tour-packages/punakha-winter-trek.html (801 words)

	Mountain Bike in Bhutan
		Punakha valley was the former capital of Bhutan.
		Wangdiphodrang Dzong This Dzong is situated 13 km from Punakha.
		The Dzong was built in 1638 AD, a year after the Punakha Dzong was built.
	www.vic.com /antreks/mountain_bike_in_bhutan.htm (1099 words)

	Trip to Bhutan.com ::: Fixed departure tours
		Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Trongsa for lunch, to be served in local restaurant, famous for its cuisine.
		Morning visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers.
		Punakha was Bhutan’s capital until 1955, and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body.
	www.triptobhutan.com /fixed-departure-tours.html (1109 words)

	Bhutan Tours,Bhutan Tour,Tours to Bhutan,Tours of Bhutan,Bhutan Tourism,Bhutan Tour Packages,Tour Packages of ...
		Punakha is an absolutely incredible place with valleys and terrace farming on mountains on either side and a river flowing through the valley.
		Punakha is a paradise for people who love nature walks as well as for the bird lovers., The 17th century Punakha Dzong which besides containing many religious and ritual artifacts, also shelters the embalmed body of its maker.
		Punakha also has many other fascinating smaller monasteries as well as tombs of former rulers.
	www.trinetratoursindia.com /punakha.html (520 words)

	Houses / homes for sale or for rent in Punakha - Vacation Rental (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Your rate of return on real estate in Punakha may be higher than many other investments you make.
		When renting a home in Punakha you are usually limited to the changes/improvements you can make.
		In many cases vacation rentals in Punakha are offered by the owners of the property but in some instances real estate agents offer vacation rentals in Punakha.
	www.propertyworld.com /_Bhutan_Punakha (1146 words)

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