Kuruthang
Bhutan · Asia
About Kuruthang
Khuruthang is a city in Punakha district located a few kilometers from Punakha.
Kuruthang travel guide
Understand
Khuruthang is totally devoid of charm and is a monument to brutish concrete architecture. However, as the town is the final destination of shared taxis from Thimphu, independent travelers heading to the much pleasanter Punakha Valley and its famous dzong generally have to pass through here.
Getting there
There is a constant flow of shared taxis from Thimphu, which cost around nu300 and take around 90 minutes.
See
Khuruthang Lhakhang (temple) is located just below the taxi rank. It is modern and lacks the interesting nooks and crannies of Bhutan's older temples, though it is certainly worth a visit.
Eat
There are several nondescript eateries near the taxi rank serving typical Bhutanese dishes.
Go next
Punakha and Punakha Dzong are a few kilometres from Kurutahang. There are frequent taxis plying the route.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.