Today drive to Punakha 3 hours from Thimphu. The road climbed via a series of zigzags reaching the Dochu La Pass, 3,140m/10,302ft where we had lunch. Spectacular views of the eastern Himalaya and Bhutan's highest mountain, Gangkar Punsum at 7,550m/24,770ft. From here the road dropped through forest and into the cultivated Punakha valley. Visited Drukpa Kunley's temple. The 'Divine Madman' built this temple to celebrate his victory over the demoness of the Dochu La - you might need to look this up if you you want to know more !!!. It is famous for the fact that infertile women visit this temple to pray for children. Night at the Meri Punsum hotel
Punakha
Monday, November 10, 2014
Punakha, Punakha, Bhutan
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