Tuesday - Punakha Jeff - 20 Nov 2018 The 45 minute walk up to Khasum Yuelley Namgyle Chorten passes through rice paddies. Rice stacks. Douglas Terraces rice paddies. Douglas. The rice harvest, threshing and burning is underway. Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten - a monument built by the Queen Mother dedicated to her son, the current King. Stupas surround the Chorten. Douglas Wild poinsettias on the river bank. Douglas The nuns here have the most amazing views over the valley as they contemplate the meaning of life. Elaine The nuns of Pema Choling. Frances. Overnight: Khuru Resort Hotel, Punakha