<p>Punakha lies at a low altitude of 1220m and the weather is favourable for growing fruits vegetables and food grains. It was the</p><p>former Capital of Bhutan.</p><p><b>Places of Interest</b></p><p><b>Punakha Dzong</b></p><p>Punakha Dzong was built in 1637 and was the former capital of Bhutan. It lies at the confluence of the Mo Chu (female river) and</p><p>the Pho Chu (male river). Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the Central Monk Body</p>