The annual Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan 2024 will be held at Ura temple in Bumthang. This festival is known for its famous dance called the “Ura Yakchoe”. A sacred relic is displayed for people to receive blessing from. According to legend, an old woman sitting outside her house was visited by a lama asking for a glass of water. When she came out with the water, the lama had vanished leaving behind only a sack. Out of curiosity, she checked the sack and found the statue that is now on displayed annually. This relic has been passed on from generation and is still owned by the descendants of the woman. It is one of the most popular Bhutan festivals in central Bhutan.
Paro International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Meet and greet at the airport and drive to the Hotel.
After lunch, visit to:
In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farm house and explore Paro market.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Drive to the airport for flight to Bumthang.
Meet & greet at the Bumthang Airport and drive to the Hotel.
Afternoon, visit to:
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Drive to Ura and witness the Ura Yakchoe festival 2024. We also visit Ura village which is a cluster of houses and Ura temple.
In the evening, drive back to Bumthang. On the way, visit to:
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Drive to Ura valley and witness the Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan 2024.
In the evening, return to Bumthang and explore the town.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Drive to the beautiful valley of Gangtey. On the way, visit:
Lunch at Trongsa and drive further to Gangtey.
Free to explore the beautiful glacial valley of Phobjikha valley, the roosting ground of the rare black- necked cranes in winter.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Visit to the crane information center.
Then drive to Punakha. On the way, take a view of the Wangdue Phodrang dzong built in 1638 by Shabdrung Rinpoche.
Afternoon, visit Punakha dzong built in the 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal where famous Punakha festival is held.
In the evening, hike to the imperial Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Choling monastery.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Walk across the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built across Pho chu river (160 m).
Then drive to Thimphu. On the way, visit to:
After lunch at Dochu La cafeteria, drive to Thimphu.
In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning sightseeing includes:
Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum restaurant.
Afternoon, visit to:
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – Visit Bhutan postal museum, textile museum and painting school (13 arts & crafts).
Afternoon – Drive to Paro. On the way, visit Tamchog lhakhang built in 1499 by Thang Tong Gyalpo.
In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farm house.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Morning – 2 hour hike to the Tiger’s nest (Taktsang) monastery.
Afternoon, visit to:
In the evening, explore Paro town.
Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to the Paro airport and farewell (End of Ura Yakchoe festival tour 2024).
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