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)

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