3 Thimphu to Punakha and Wangdue
After breakfast, drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On the way stop at Dochu-La-Pass to view the higher Himalayas.
On arrival at Punakha, check-in to the hotel.
In afternoon, visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Punakha/Wangdue.