54/98
[ stop the slideshow ]

Punakha Dzong Mo Chu River Bridge DW Ms

Punakha Dzong Mo Chu River Bridge DW Ms.jpg Guepinia helvelloidesThumbnailsSwarm of migratory bees seen in Tamshing LhakangGuepinia helvelloidesThumbnailsSwarm of migratory bees seen in Tamshing LhakangGuepinia helvelloidesThumbnailsSwarm of migratory bees seen in Tamshing LhakangGuepinia helvelloidesThumbnailsSwarm of migratory bees seen in Tamshing LhakangGuepinia helvelloidesThumbnailsSwarm of migratory bees seen in Tamshing Lhakang

Punakha Dzong was built by Ngawang Namgyal, 1st Zhabdrung Rinpoche, in 1637–38. It is the second oldest and second largest Dzong (fortress) in Bhutan. It is located at the confluence of Mo Chu (Mother River) and Po Chu (Father River).