Damchen Resort

8.7/10.0

Damchen Resort is in Punakha, the old winter capital of Bhutan. It is reached from Thimphu through a series of zigzags over the Dochu La Pass, where one can on a clear day have a panoramic view of the eastern Himalaya, including Bhutan's highest mountain, Gangkar Punsum, 24,770ft/7,550m. One can stop over a Lampere Park for a small picnic before the road drops down through varied forest finally emerging into the richly-cultivated Punakha Valley. Before arriving at your resort you will have a chance to visit Drupa Kunley's temple built in the center of the Punakha valley and called Chimi Lhakhang. The Divine Madam" built this temple to celebrate his victory over the demoness of the Dochu La. It is famous for the fact that infertile women visit this temple to pray for children.