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Hotels in Punakha and Wangdue

06.03.09

1. Meri Phuensum Resort(3 star hotels): Surrounded by magnificent scenery, Meri Phuensum Resort lies on a Wolakha – Talo road, south of the historic highly recommended for its quality of food and high standards of personalized services.
The resort overlooks the beautiful and pristine Puna Tsang Chu (river) and offers a panoramic view of the nearby villages and surrounding country side. For the convenience and Comfort for our guests, we offer all basic amenities, a lounge plus a conference room.
Our deluxe and standard room, fully furnished offers a scenic view of the valley. The restaurant and bar also offers wide selection of Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and continental dishes.

Contact Address:
Tele:+975-2 584237, 584195
Fax: 584236

2. Hotel Zangto Pelri(3 star Hotels): The hotel is 6 Km south from Punakha town and is located on the slopes of the ridge overlooking the Punakha valley and river. There are villages and paddy fields surrounding near the hotel. The 45 rooms are located in the main building and in the several cottages surrounding it. Every room in of the cottages has private balcony. The main building houses the restaurant, bar and reception. There is also an outdoor swimming pool but there seems shortage of water here and it is not used often. The cottage rooms are great but the reception areas of the hotel need polishing wood floors.

Contact Address:
Tele:+975-2-584125,584321
Fax: 584203

Phuentsholing

06.02.09

Phuentsholing: Phuentsholing, the “gateway to Bhutan ” in the south-west of hutan, is the only land border which grants access to the country. 90% of trade in Bhutan is with India and is conducted through this town. Phuentsholing is approximately 170km east of the Indian national airport Bagdogra, near Darjeeling, and 180km from the capital city Thimphu, a drive of around eight hours. Phuentsholing being the border town has an Indian character and taste, even though it tries to maintain Bhutanese way of living.

The road ascends from Phuentsholing towards the capital city Thimphu, you will witness some of the most fascinating views of the Himalayan mountain ranges available during the day, and take in the wide variety of fauna and flora along the roadside. You will also notice the sudden change in altitude, temperature and vegetation that heralds the beginning of a truly memorable stay in our country. from the foot hills, passing through many villages and spectacular landscape.