Punakha Dzong

Punakha Dzong, situated at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers was founded in 1637/ 38 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Until 1955 it was the seat of the Bhutanese government.
A few days after this photo was taken, the royal wedding took place in the Dzong.

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Gudrun ^club has replied

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Thanks, Jaap! It's hard to believe that all this has been built without plans- just by following old traditions.

9 years ago.

ColRam

Superbe

9 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied

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Merci beaucoup:-)

9 years ago.

Tomas K☼h☼ut

Forest covering the hills looks pretty "New Zealandish"! ;-)

9 years ago.

Gudrun ^club has replied

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From a distance it does indeed! The forest cover is rather intact in Bhutan, the tree species are a bit different to NZ, though.

9 years ago.

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