literally the Mother, is an extremely important river in the consciousness of the Himalayan nation. The river passes into the Mo Chhu valley and then into the Devil’s Gorge which is a popular place for thrill seekers to go kayaking or river rafting. However, around Punakha, the river makes for the best places to visit in Punakha, as it makes its way through the rice paddies and the golden domes of the Namgyal Chorten to the Pho Chhu right at the footsteps of the Punakha Dzong.