By Matthew Peralta Punakha Dzong has long been situated between the Pho and Mo Rivers (Chu) – the name Punakha is originally derived from the valley Chu Bug Nang, literally meaning “in the middle of two rivers.” The famous Zhabdrung Ngwang Namgyal arrived in Bhutan in the year 1616 and began his consolidation of power […]

By Matthew Peralta Punakha Dzong has long been situated between the Pho and Mo Rivers (Chu) – the name Punakha is originally derived from the valley Chu Bug Nang, literally meaning “in the middle of two rivers.” The famous Zhabdrung Ngwang Namgyal arrived in Bhutan in the year 1616 and began his consolidation of power in […]