Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chörten — Attraction in Yebisa

Trek to this temple starts some 8 KM from Punakha Dzong. It will take around 2 hrs to reach the top where temple is situated. Its good to spend some 45 minutes in and around the temple and then again 1.5 hours to come down. Way up the temple is not very defined and goes through feilds and many a times u will have to search for the right one. Once you reach there what awaits you is picturesque view of the valley and beautiful temple. Its the only temple in the region where you can enter, go to the top come out at roof and enjoy the breeze, i guess its due to very little rush to tourist that they don't mind at all you making your own way to different floors and places in temple. Priest there told us that even queen at some festival visits the temple walking all the way up on foot. There are no shops on the way so keep your water bottle filled and ready before starting the trek. Keep a few things to snack on the top. Dzong at punakha open between 9 to 1 pm and then 3 to 5 pm. So schedule your trip accordingly. Moreover just 2 km towards Khumsum from dzong the river view is so enchanting that you would love to halt and rest there for a while. I have added the pics of the river bank that is some 2 from Dzong. So I would recommend you start trek in morning, spend time at river and then visit dzong. Hope you find this helpful....

It is a three-storeys Buddhist stupa designed with unique Bhutanese architecture. It is located on top of one of the hills in Punakha valley. This Stupa is not accessible by road so it is 20-30 minutes hike from the nearest accessible road. The hike is amazing. It starts with crossing a suspension bridge, walk through the beautiful rice field and then through small peaceful forest before reaching the stupa. In the midway of hike, there is a resting place with prayer wheel where you can earn merits while you are taking rest. We can get inside the stupa of each floor. All the floors are filled with sacred statues where you can worship and offer prayers. We can even get to the rooftop of the 3rd floor. There is a Buddha statue and a 360 degree viewpoint. From this point, you can get marvelous view of Punakha valley and turns and twists of Mo Chhu(male river of Punatsangchhu). I enjoyed everything; the hike, the beauty of the stupa and the views that we can get from the stupa. It was worth visiting and want to visit again although I already visited twice. Time of travel:...

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choeten is a Buddhist temple located in the Punakha Valley of Bhutan. It was built in 1993 by the Queen Mother of Bhutan, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, as a symbol of peace and stability in Bhutan. The temple is considered a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture and is renowned for its intricate carvings, beautiful paintings, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. The temple is four stories tall and has a unique design that includes multiple levels, each with its own set of prayer wheels and religious artifacts. Visitors to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choeten can participate in prayer sessions and learn more about Bhutanese Buddhism and culture. The temple is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, and is considered one of the most important cultural...