Punakha Suspension Bridge and Valley Trek
Cross Bhutan's longest suspension bridge over the Pho Chhu river and trek through subtropical forest and traditional villages in the warm Punakha Valley — the lowest and most fertile valley in Bhutan, where rice and citrus grow in the mild climate sheltered by the Himalayan ranges.
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Punakha Suspension Bridge
The longest suspension bridge in Bhutan at 180 meters, strung with prayer flags and swaying gently above the turquoise Pho Chhu river — a thrilling crossing with views of the valley and distant dzong.
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Riverside Trail
Follow the Pho Chhu riverbank trail through bamboo groves and subtropical vegetation, the clear glacial water rushing over boulders below and Himalayan birds calling from the forest canopy above.
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Namedrap Village
A traditional Bhutanese farming village in the valley, where families grow rice, corn, and citrus in the warm climate, living in traditional painted farmhouses surrounded by fruit trees and prayer flags.
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Chimi Lhakhang Trail View
A hillside vantage point with views across the valley toward Chimi Lhakhang — the Fertility Temple on its conical hill — and the patchwork of rice paddies and farmland stretching toward Punakha town.
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Subtropical Forest Section
The section of trail through dense subtropical forest unique to Punakha's low elevation — banana trees, giant ferns, and orchids growing under a forest canopy unlike any other environment in Bhutan.
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Valley Panorama Rest Point
A hilltop clearing with panoramic views over the entire Punakha Valley, the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu rivers visible threading through farmland below, and the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayan range to the north.