Friday, September 18
We made a short drive from Wangdue to Punakha in the morning, to take a (supposedly) level, easy walk and then to visit the Dzong (combination fortress, monastery, and Buddhist temple). The walk turned out to be unexpectedly difficult due to water, mud, and irregular stones on many of the paths. But it was pretty, and we eventually made it. The Dzong was very impressive. It is the largest in Bhutan, as befits Punakha's role as the old capital of the country. It was also the place where the 4th King of Bhutan was installed. And it is beautiful. We returned to the Wangdue Eco Lodge for another pleasant evening.
We made a short drive from Wangdue to Punakha in the morning, to take a (supposedly) level, easy walk and then to visit the Dzong (combination fortress, monastery, and Buddhist temple). The walk turned out to be unexpectedly difficult due to water, mud, and irregular stones on many of the paths. But it was pretty, and we eventually made it. The Dzong was very impressive. It is the largest in Bhutan, as befits Punakha's role as the old capital of the country. It was also the place where the 4th King of Bhutan was installed. And it is beautiful. We returned to the Wangdue Eco Lodge for another pleasant evening.
Fence and grassy field at the beginning of our walk
Old staffs for prayer flags
Guide Yeshey on the trail
View of the Dzong at the end of our walk
Spinning a giant prayer wheel
Sculpture of a fierce guardian
Detail of a painting in the courtyard
Young monk at a window
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