Punakha Suspension Bridge

Punakha Suspension Bridge, which is always adorned with colorful prayer flags, is the perfect example of this. Linking Punakha Dzong to Shengana, Samdingkha, and Wangkha villages

Punakha Suspension Bridge in Bhutan 2026

The Punakha Suspension Bridge is considered the longest of its kind in Bhutan. It is located in the Punakha district, and it connects the two sides of

Bhutan''s Longest Bridge

Experience the magic of Bhutan on the Punakha Suspension Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the country! Stretching over 180m, it offers stunning views...

Resurrecting the Ancient Bridge in Punakha – Orog Travel

The Punakha Bazam is the longest wooden cantilever bridge in the world with unsupported span. As with all ancient dzongs, many of the old structures in Bhutan were built with very little historical records.

Punakha suspension bridge: Bhutan''s gem

A short distance from Bhutan''s longest suspension bridge on the Pho Chu river is Punakha Dzong. Historically this dzong is the second oldest in Bhutan and has witnessed the coronation ceremonies

Punakha Bazam: The World''s Longest Wooden

The rebuilt Bazam is celebrated as the longest wooden cantilever bridge in the world with an unsupported span — a striking testament to Bhutanese craftsmanship

The longest suspension Bridge in Bhutan | Explore

Linking Punakha Dzong to Shengana, Samdingkha, and Wangkha villages across the Tsang Chu River (aka Po Chu), this is one of the longest suspension bridges

History of Bridges in Bhutan

Suspension bridge was made by the twentieth century and many elegant bridges were built like Manhattan Bridge (450m span). The early

List of bridges in Bhutan

Cantilever beams were developed in order to cross increasingly wide streams or rivers, where simple wooden beams had a limited range of about 10 meters. Two arms with timber superimposed are built on either side of the river, above the highest flood-level point, while being weighted to allow an increasingly large cantilevering, and solid wooden beams are then fixed on each end of the arms with wooden pegs. Bridges o

Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge-A Majestic Connection to

Among the architectural wonders in Bhutan, the Pho Chhu Suspension Bridge stands as a testament to the nation''s ability to blend natural beauty with

Thimphuchu Bridge Bhutan

The 4-lane road bridge with footpaths on each side spans as part of a new expressway of the capital city Thimphu across the Thimphuchu river. The

Punakha Bazam: The World''s Longest Wooden Cantilever Bridge

The rebuilt Bazam is celebrated as the longest wooden cantilever bridge in the world with an unsupported span — a striking testament to Bhutanese craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity.

Punakha Bazam: World''s Longest Wooden Cantilever Bridge Rebuilt

Connecting the dzong to the main road is the iconic Punakha Bazam—today celebrated as the world''s longest wooden cantilever bridge with an unsupported span. More than just a

Punakha suspension bridge: Bhutan''s gem

Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan has travellers visiting from all parts of the world to witness its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Punakha Valley is

Longest Suspension Bridge

Punakha Longest Suspension Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan measuring 180 m in length. From the bridge, you can get a spectacular view of the Po Chhu River (male river) and the

Bhutanese Bazams or Wooden Cantilever Bridges

In Bhutan, with her unlimited number of rivers and gorges, all kind of bridges were built since times remembered. Bazams or wooden Cantilever Bridges were invented for situations where wooden

Punakha Suspension Bridge

Punakha Suspension Bridge, Bhutan''s second-longest suspension bridge, spans the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu (rivers) and measures 160-180 metres in length. Punakha Dzongkhag is connected to the rest

Punakha Suspension Bridge | Visit Bhutan

At approximately 520 feet (160 meters) long, the Punakha Suspension Bridge is one of the longest in Bhutan. Constructed with steel cables and wooden planks, the bridge sways gently as you walk,

List of bridges in Bhutan

List of bridges in Bhutan This is a list of bridges and viaducts in Bhutan, including those for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.

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Note: Completion year and longest suspended span length may not be known for all bridges listed below. Span lengths are sometimes estimated based on satellite imagery.

Punakha Suspension Bridge | A Scenic Marvel in Bhutan

Stretching gracefully over the glacial-fed waters of the Pho Chhu (Male River), the Punakha Suspension Bridge is not only the longest of its kind in Bhutan but also one of the most