Kuenga Rabten 

It is about 23 kilometers, one hour pleasant drive from Trongsa. Kinga Rabten was the winter palace of the second King and it offers a good insight into the early days of the Bhutan’s monarchy. The first floor of the palace was used to store a food, the second was the residence of the riyal attendants and the army, and the third housed the royal quarters and the king’s private chapel. Part of the third storey has been converted it into a library and many books from the National Library are stored here. On the top floor is the Sangye Lhakhang with contains the statues of Sakyamuni, Shabdrung and Guru Rimpoche.

Tour departure:

Daily from Punakha  Hotels 

Duration (approximate):

09:00 – 10:30 hrs

10:30 – 11:30hrs

Transfer from/to hotel included

YES

Meals included

YES 

Seat-in-coach tour

YES (ENG & GER)

Private tour

Minimum 1 person

Language

English, other guides available on extra charge 

KARMA DRUBDEN NUNNERY (RETREAT CENTER) 

It is about 23 kilometers, one hour pleasant drive from Trongsa. The Center is about 20 mins walk from Kuenga Rabten.  It’s a retreat center for nuns. Founded and funded by a Khenpo Tsheltuem Jathso, there are about 85 nuns of which 24 are presently going under 3 years retreat. You will be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the surrounding foot hills. 

Tour departure:

Daily from Punakha  Hotels 

Duration (approximate):

09:00 – 10:30 hrs

10:30 – 11:30hrs

Transfer from/to hotel included

YES

Meals included

YES 

Seat-in-coach tour

YES (ENG & GER)

Private tour

Minimum 1 person

Language

English, other guides available on extra charge