During Punakha Tshechu, a Bhutan religious festival, this Himalayan town hosts masked dances and traditional music. The feeling that the place provides is magical, so many people visit here primarily to understand the culture and history of Bhutan as well as to admire the natural beauty of God. Surrounding the Punakha Valley area, it has some must-see attractions such as Chimi Lhakhang and Namgyal Chorten. From these points one can get a great view of mountains and rivers. While in Punakha, Punakha Dzong and Limbhukha are also the best places to see.

The Punakha valley has a beautiful climate, warm winters and hot summers. It sits at an average altitude of 1200 m above sea level. Rice has become the main cash crop cultivated in the region, due to the favourable climatic conditions.