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Pungthang Dewachen Phodrang is also known as the Palace of Great Happiness.
Punakha
Bhutan
Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu, and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital.
From the “Pungthang Dewachen Gi Phodrang” section
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Punakha Dzong is the winter residence of Bhutan's Central Monastic Body.
Punakha
Bhutan
Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu, and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital.
From the “Pungthang Dewachen Gi Phodrang” section
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The Punakha district is divided into 11 administrative blocks called Gewogs.
Punakha
Bhutan
Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu, and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital.
From the “Administrative Units” section
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Ritsha is a typical village in Punakha known for its rice farming.
Punakha
Bhutan
Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu, and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital.
From the “Ritsha” section
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Punakha Domchoe combines powerful rites with a display of horsemanship and sword play.
Punakha
Bhutan
Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, one of the 20 districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan and the seat of government until 1955, when the capital was moved to Thimphu. It is about 72 km away from Thimphu, and it takes about 3 hours by car from the capital.
From the “Festivities” section
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