Oct 7, 2009 - Drive to Punakha via Wangdi Phodrang

07-10-09 On the road to Punakha we climb up through oak, pine and rhododendron forest to reach Dorchu La Pass (3050m). ... Dropping down into the valley, Punakha’s benign climate allows orange and banana groves to flourish within sight of the snow capped Himalayan Mountains. ... En route we make an excursion to the Wangdi Phodrang Dzong.07-10-09 On the road to Punakha we climb up through oak, pine and rhododendron forest to reach Dorchu La Pass (3050m). ... Dropping down into the valley, Punakha’s benign climate allows orange and banana groves to flourish within sight of the snow capped Himalayan Mountains. ... En route we make an excursion to the Wangdi Phodrang Dzong....

May 26, 2009 - Flash Flood in Bhutan

We awoke this morning to yet another day of pouring rain outside. We awoke this morning to yet another day of pouring rain outside....

May 25, 2009 - Visit to Punakha, Bhutan’s Former Capital City

org/wiki/Punakha" target="_blank">Punakha this morning. ... org/wiki/Punakha" target="_blank">Punakha, Bhutan’s capital city until the mid-1950s, is home to the Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most architecturally significant buildings. ... Located in the very scenic Punakha Valley, a visit to Punakha is standard for most tourists who visit Jump to full entry

Dec 29, 2008 - Druk - The Land of Thunder

HIGHLIGHTS • Drive to Punakha • Dochula Pass – 3,000 metres • Druk, i. ... The Land of Thunder and the Wangyal Khangzang Chortens • Visit Sangay’s parents • Punakha Dzong Monastery DETAIL The road from Paro to Punakha rises from 2,000 metre to 3,000 metres and then descends to Punakha at about 1,800 metres. ... We leave and we start our decent into Punakha and I feel it get warmer but not that much. ... Next to the Punakha Dzong Monastery which is in fact a fort built in the 12th century. ...

Nov 17, 2008 - Yak attack (no blood or gore involved)

16th – Bumthang to Punakha It’s a very chilly morning; even the resident dog has frost on its back! We’re all loaded on the bus and ready to go when we hear some yelling from above. ... Very exciting for this nature girl! Almost 10 hours later, we arrive in the town of Punakha. ... 17th - Punakha to Paro It’s a very foggy morning and we head out on the rural roads of Punakha along the river where we see many bird including ones that are turquoise, orange, black and white. ... Today we’re going on a hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (a place of worship), which is perched high on a hilltop overlooking the Punakha Valley). ... Then we head to Punakha Dzong, also known as the Palace of Happiness, and arguably the most beautiful temple in all of Bhutan. ...

Apr 17, 2008 - My Nirvana

By Eric We have visited a huge number of temples, wats, shrines, stupas, or some other type of religious structure on our trip.By Eric We have visited a huge number of temples, wats, shrines, stupas, or some other type of religious structure on our trip....