Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten stands out on a beautiful ridge above the Punakha valley. The Queen Mother, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck built it over the course of nine years consulting Holy Scriptures rather than engineering manuals. The 4-storied structure is a fine example of Bhutanese architecture and artistic traditions. This temple has been dedicated for the wellbeing of the kingdom, its people and all sentient beings. The hike to the Chorten is 30 minutes offering a beautiful view of the Punakha Valley.