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Punakha Dzong Mo Chu River Bridge DW Ms

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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).