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Khamsum Yueling Monastery

Khamsum Yueling Monastery in Bhutan

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten located on the ridge above the Punakha Valley. This is a unique Buddhist monastery of Bhutan. Overlooking the beautiful country side Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten was built in 1990, under the instruction of the Queen Mother. It was dedicated for the Dragon King and for the well-being of the scenic Kingdom of Bhutan.

The unique structure and vast collection of Yab-Yum figurine are kept in Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Its pictorial landscape has made it one of the must visit places in Punakha Valley of Bhutan.

Interesting Fact about Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

It took 9 years to complete the construction of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten since Bhutanese craftsmen including carpenters, painters, and sculptors consulted Holy Scriptures rather than engineering manuals, to build this three-storey chorten shaped monastery of Punakha.

History of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Facing the Punakha Valley this figurine of Khamsum Yulley Chorten depicts the story of subduing a demon by putting her feet on his body.

Things to See In Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

  • The three storey structure of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • The Array of white Chorten marking the entrance of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • The panoramic view of Punakha Valley witnessed from the court yard of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • The painting and murals of protector deities riding strange creatures adorning the halls of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • Yab-Yum figures adorned in the second floor of the chorten shaped monastery

How to Reach Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten?

The best way to reach Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is by hiking as the chorten shaped monastery is located atop a hill and across a suspension bridge over Mo Chuu. From Punakha it is an approx 1 hr hike through the dense forest to reach Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. The distance between Punakha to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is 10 km.

Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten

Perched atop the hill overlooking terraced fields of Punakha Valley, hiking to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten is one of the favoured things to do in Punakha Valley of Bhutan. Hiking through the verdant hill sprawled with emerald green meadow and crossing the thunderous mountain stream by walking on the suspension bridge to reach the layered monastery has hyped the interest of many travellers.

Winter season is known to be the best time to hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Timing

Travellers can visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten throughout the year anytime between 6 am to 6 pm.

To visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Bhutan Holidays offers tailor made package tour to stay at Punakha at affordable price.

Hotels in Punakha

Being one of the must visit places in Bhutan, there are many options of accommodations in Punakha. Visitors can either stay in home stays, resorts, and budget hostels in Punakha. With Hotel Booking services of Bhutan Holidays travellers can easily choose a place to stay in Punakha according to their liking and budget.

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