A glance at andBeyond Punakha River Lodge – where breakfast comes with temple views, mountains rise through the mist and time feels beautifully unhurried. Set in Bhutan’s Punakha Valley, this riverside sanctuary is framed by forested hills, paddy fields and sacred architecture that grounds every moment.

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First look: andBeyond Punakha River Lodge, Bhutan - International Traveller