- Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - Monk in Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - View from Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
In Yambesa, 7km north of Punakha, is the huge Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, perched high on a hill on the opposite bank of the river. The 30m-tall chorten (also known as the Nyzergang Lhakhang) took eight years to build and was consecrated in 1999. The chorten is dedicated to the fifth king and serves to protect the country, so it is stuffed with a veritable ‘Who’s Who’ of Bhutanese demonography; some with raven or elephant heads, others riding snow lions or garudas, and most covered in flames. Look in the ground-floor stairwell for one protector riding a brown, hairy migoi (yeti). Go to the roof for fine views of the valley. Lonely, Planet (2012-06-21). Bhutan Travel Guide (Country Travel Guide) - Meal in Bhutan
Potato, Chilli Cheese, Noodle Bamboo, Bitter Melon, Rice, Tomato, Chicken, - Meal in Bhutan
Potato, Chilli Cheese, Noodle Bamboo, Bitter Melon, Rice, Tomato, Chicken, - Meal in Bhutan
Potato, Chilli Cheese, Noodle Bamboo, Bitter Melon, Rice, Tomato, Chicken, - Meal in Bhutan
Potato, Chilli Cheese, Noodle Bamboo, Bitter Melon, Rice, Tomato, Chicken, - Wangduephodrang Dzong
Wangduephodrang Dzong Sitting on top of the hill at the confluence of Punakha Chhu and Tang Chhu rivers, Wangduephodrang Dzong is town's most visible features. Wangduephodrang Dzong is no longer available for visit as it is completely gutted down by the devastating fire on 24th June 2012. Lesse than one Month before I shot this Picture. - Wangduephodrang Dzong
Wangduephodrang Dzong Sitting on top of the hill at the confluence of Punakha Chhu and Tang Chhu rivers, Wangduephodrang Dzong is town's most visible features. Wangduephodrang Dzong is no longer available for visit as it is completely gutted down by the devastating fire on 24th June 2012. Lesse than one Month before I shot this Picture. - Merchants along the Road
Merchants along the Road