Just beyond the Punakha suspension bridge, a peaceful trail winds through fields and forests toward one of Bhutan’s most striking modern temples. Built by Her Majesty the Queen Mother, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten stands as a symbol of peace, protection, and spiritual resilience.
This three-storey chorten, rich with vibrant iconography and tantric symbolism, was designed to ward off negative forces and protect Bhutan’s people and King. Its remote hilltop setting was chosen with spiritual precision, and rewards you with sweeping views over the Punakha Valley.
Every step of the gentle uphill walk feels purposeful. Every detail of the chorten speaks of devotion shaped into structure.
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