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Punakha

Hike to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

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Walk to the three storey lhakhang, a recent addition to Bhutan‘s string of architecturally splendid buildings, which is located approximately 20-minutes from the Punakha suspension bridge. Built by Her Majesty the Queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon, the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten houses representations of the tantric form of Buddhist deities that subjugate enemies and ward off harmful influences on the people of Bhutan. Built for the protection of the country and the present King, the chorten also offers impressive views of the valley below.

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