About Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten was constructed about 9 years ago. The process of construction was done by some notable Bhutanese craftsmen including sculptors, painters and carpenters. It is located in the puankha valley and was builtg by Her Majesty Queen Mother in dedication to the welfare and security of the country’s all living beings. The temple can definitely be placed as an instance of one of the finest piece of Bhutan’s artistic traditions.
There are small chortens built around the temple. From the top of the temple, you can get some beautiful view of the Punakha Valley. The temple is one of its kind in the world in accordance to its architecture. You have to drive for 30 minutes from the Punakha dzong and then you have to cross the Punakha suspension bridge. On the way to this temple, you will find some green rice fields that look amazing. But you won’t be allowed to take any pictures inside the temple.
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Punakha Suspension Bridge, Western Zone
7 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
The Punakha Suspension Bridge is located very much near to the Punakha Dzong and is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built above the Po Chu...
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Punakha Dzong, Western Zone
9.4 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
Punakha Dzong is the administrative centre of the Punakha district in Punakha, Bhutan. The structure of this dzong is grand which makes it the...
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Talo gompa, Western Zone
14.6 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
Sangchchen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery is a large temple complex which is located on a ridge beside the neighboring Punakha and Wangduephodrang amidst...
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Talo, Western Zone
14.9 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
The village of Talo is located on a plateau and is best known for its cleanliness and hygiene among all other villages located in the Punakha...
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Jhomolhari Trek, Western Zone
*30.7 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
The Jhomolhari trek offers the timeless experience of traversing through the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, soaking the crisp mountain air and...
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Chimi Lhakhang Monastery, Western Zone
35.5 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
Chimi Lhakhang is a Buddhist monastery located in the Punakha district of Bhutan and was built by the 14th hierrarch of Drukpa, Ngawang Choegyel...
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Jigme Dorji National Park, Western Zone
41.9 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
Named after the Father of Modern Bhutan, the Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, the Jigme Dorji National Park is one of the largest and by far the...
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Limbukha, Western Zone
43.2 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
The village of Limbukha can be reached very easily by travelling through the Feeder road from Punakha and Wangdue. The village also provides...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*44.5 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery, Western Zone
45.2 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
Sangchchen Dorji Lhuendrup nunnery is a large temple complex which is located on a ridge beside the neighboring Punakha and Wangdue Phodrang...
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Torsa Strict Nature Reserve, Western Zone
*51.8 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
The Toorsa Reserve covers an extensive area of about six hundred square kilometer, occupying majority of the Haa District. It shares international...
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Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary, Eastern Zone
*57.5 km from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - See map
The Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary is the second smallest natural protected region in Bhutan, accounting for about nearly two hundred fifty square...
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