9.Punakha

i.Punakha Dzong

The dzong was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, in 1637–38. It is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures.

Dzong

ii.Talo Goenpa

It was founded by Chogtul Jigme Singye in 1742-1789.

Goenpa

iii.Kabji Hoka Tsho

The Punakha Kabji Hoka Tsho is under Kabji gewog of Punakha Dzongkhag at an elevation of 2130 m above sea level.

Tsho

iv.Khamsum Ylley Nmagyel Chorten

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chöten (also known as Nyizergang Chorten and Punakha Zangdopelri.) The chorten was built in 2004 by HM the Queen Mother, Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, in Nyizergang — about a thirty-minute walk uphill from the footbridge in Yebisa Village.

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