Mo Chhu & Pho Chhu Rafting

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Paddle around a bend in the river and there it stands — the great white dzong rising at the confluence, seen from a vantage few travellers ever get: the water itself.

Punakha river rafting brings a spirited edge to the valley, with two rivers offering two very different journeys. The Mo Chhu, the gentler "mother" river, drifts past rice paddies, forest and grazing cattle — a scenic float ideal for families and first-timers. The Pho Chhu, the "father" river, runs livelier, its rapids delivering splashes and thrills for those seeking more adventure in Punakha. Both reward you with unmatched views of Punakha Dzong from the water, plus kingfishers, riverside villages and mountain backdrops. For Mo Chhu rafting Punakha or Pho Chhu rafting Bhutan, this is river rafting in Bhutan at its finest — among the most exhilarating things to do in Punakha. Plan your adventure via the official Bhutan Tourism portal: bhutan.travel.

October to April, when water levels and weather are most favourable — the exact run depends on seasonal flow.

Book through a licensed local rafting operator who provides guides and safety gear, wear quick-dry clothing and secure your footwear, and choose your river to match your appetite — the calm Mo Chhu for families, the rapids of the Pho Chhu for white water rafting Bhutan thrills.

This attraction can be easily woven into BreakBag Holidays' customised Bhutan tour packages, pairing Punakha rafting with Punakha Dzong, the suspension bridge and Chimi Lhakhang.

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