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Mo Chhu

The Mo Chhu is one of the two rivers meeting beside Punakha Dzong; after joining the Pho Chhu, they form the Puna Tsang Chhu. The river is also crossed on the route from Kabisa toward Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.

Punakha Dzong beside the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.
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What makes it special

  • The Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu meet beside Punakha Dzong.
  • The route from Kabisa crosses a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu.
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten above cultivated fields in the Punakha valley.
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Suspension bridge and walking trail beside the Mo Chhu in the Punakha valley.
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Mo Chhu

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Punakha Dzong beside the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

Punakha along the Mo Chhu to Khamsum Yulley

A day linking the dzong beside two rivers, a climb through cultivated fields and a temple best visited with time and respect.

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Profile updated: 27/09/2026