Punakha suspension bridge Bhutan is located near Punakha Dzong. The bridge is on the Phochu river. It is a walkable distance from Punakha Dzong. The bridge will link to other sides of the villages like Shengana, Samdingkha, Wangkha villages, and Wangkha to the Palace of the Wangchuk Kings. Punakha Suspension bridge Bhutan is one of the longest suspension bridges. It is roughly 520-foot or around 160 meters long. The suspension bridge offers a spectacular view of the Pho chu river joining with the Mo chu river. Even you can see the backside of Punakha Dzong. The same bridge will be used by hikers who all are interested to do village tours.
Punakha Dzong Suspension Bridge is a good piece of architecture. The beauty of the bridge is hanging and prayers flags are draped along the bridge.
This hanging bridge in Bhutan is draped with prayer flags all along and provides a perfect spot for bird watching and nature photography not to mention the panic attacks it gives to a few visitors as it sways a bit due to the strong winds from the flowing river beneath.
The bridge is very stable and well built where the local people use it for daily purposes. The bridge is open to all commuters throughout the day all season. It is highly recommended for travelers not to use it if they have the height and the swap phobia. For others, it will be exotic and adventurous.
After crossing the suspension bridge you can stroll around the village. You can check Homestays in Bhutan and how Bhutan people live with nature.
Punakha Dzong is very near to the suspension bridge. It is Around 20-30 minutes walk to reach the Punakha Dzong. The fortress was built by Zhabdrung Nawang Namgyal in 1637–38.The Punakha Dzong is also called “the palace of great happiness or bliss”.It is the administrative center and Monastic Summer capital of the Punakha District.
The Khamsum Yulley Chorten is built on a hilltop overlooking the Mo Chhu river. It is around 7.5 kilometers northwest of the Punakha Dzong. We were amazed by the craftsmanship of Bhutanese artists. From the rooftop of the Chorten, you can view 360-degree of the Punakha valley’s rice fields and the shimmering river. Chorten’s magnificent views offer and the Chorten is crafted beautifully in traditional Bhutanese style. It takes a nearly 45 minutes uphill hike along the rice field and beautiful pine forest. This temple is dedicated to the well-being of Bhutan, protecting the kingdom from evil eyes, and for peace and harmony in the world. With the intricate design and sculptures, the temple was built by Bhutanese craftsmen.
Chimi Lhakhang or Fertility Temple is located near Lobesa, under Punakha District. It is 45 minutes drive from Khamsum Yuleey road point. It is 10 km from the main town of Punakha. After 30 minutes hike through the agricultural fields of mustards and rice. it stands on a hillock. On the way, you can see prayer flags lined up all along the trail up to Lhakhang. You will following the small stream with loud noise and entering a small village hamlet known as Yowakha. The design and structure look like of Medieval period. The most outstanding of the village with lots of paintings of phalluses on their exterior walls. The legend throwback to Lama Drukpa Kunley who had called the hillock where the monastery exists as the breast of a woman because of its round shape was established in 1499 by Ngawang Choegyel after the site was blessed by the “Divine Madman” Buddhist saint Lama Drukpa Kunley (1455 –1529). He built a Chorten on the site.