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Ura Yakchoe Festival Bhutan (9th - 13th May 2025)

The annual Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan 2025 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.

Trip highlights – Ura Yakchoe festival 2025.

Witness the colorful Ura Yakchoe festival 2025.
Meet local people.
Enjoy scenic landscapes.
Visit Bhutanese villages and farm houses.
Visit ancient temples, monasteries and majestic dzongs.
Witness archery matches.
Scenic mountain flight.

Ura Yakchoe Bhutan 2025 – Sketch itinerary:

Day 01. Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m.
Day 02. Paro – Bumthang sightseeing | Mountain flight | 25 minutes | Altitude: 2600 m.
Day 03. Ura festival 2025 | 55 Km | Drive: 1 1/2 hours.
Day 04. Ura Yakchoe 2025 | 55 Km | Drive: 1 1/2 hours.
Day 05. Bumthang – Trongsa – Gangtey | Altitude: 3000 m | 185 Km | Drive: 5 hours.
Day 06. Gangtey – Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m | 75 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
Day 07. Punakha – Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.
Day 08. Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.
Day 09. Thimphu sightseeing – Paro | Altitude: 2280 m | 56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.
Day 10. Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Paro Taktsang) | 7 Km | Hike: 4 hours.
Day 11. Paro – Departure.

Ura festival Bhutan 2025 tour cost:

The Ura festival tour cost is inclusive of sustainable development fee (SDF) of US $ 100 per person per night stay in Bhutan and visa fee.

Solo travel: US $ 3440.00
2 persons in a group: US $ 2740 per person on twin / double sharing basis.
3 – 10 persons in a group: US $ 2640 per person on twin / double sharing basis.

Arrival & departure location:

Paro International Airport, Bhutan.

Reporting time:

3 hours before flight time.

Tour cost includes:

All meals [breakfast / lunch / dinner and evening tea].
Accommodation [twin / double sharing basis]. Single room supplement is extra.
All transportation within the country including airport transfers.
Sustainable development fee (SDF).
Bhutan visa fee.
English speaking local guide.
Sightseeing.
Bottled water during the tour.

Tour cost excludes:

Drukair fares.
Entrance fees for museums and monuments.
Travel insurance premiums.
Payments for service provided on a personal basis.
Cost for any services not mentioned in the “Cost include head”.
Cost incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc.
Personal expenses such as laundry, soft drinks, camera charges, incidentals, portage, bellboy charges tips or any other services.

Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan tour - Detailed itinerary:

Day 1.Arrive Paro and sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m.

Meet and greet at the airport and drive to the Hotel.

After lunch, visit to:

Ta dzong, an ancient watch built in 1649 which now houses the national museum of Bhutan.
Rinpung dzong built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal where the grand Paro tshechu festival in held in the spring.

In the evening, visit to a Bhutanese farm house and explore Paro market.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 2.Paro – Bumthang sightseeing | Mountain flight – 25 minutes | Altitude: 2600 m.

Morning – Drive to the airport for flight to Bumthang.

Meet & greet at the Bumthang airport and drive to the Hotel.

Afternoon, visit to:

Jakar dzong built in 1667 by the Tibetan Lama Nagi Wangchuk.
Jambay lhakhang temple built in 659 AD by the king Srongtsen Gampo of Tibet. In the late october, a famous annual festival is held here and the main event is “Ter Cham” or the fire dance.
Tamshing lhakhang or temple of the good message, established in 1501 by Pema Lingpa (1450-1521).
Kurjey lhakhang built in the 1652 by Minjur Tenpa. The body print of the Guru Rinpoche can still be seen on the rock housed in this temple.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 3.Bumthang – Ura Yakchoe festival 2025.

Morning – Drive to Ura and witness the Ura Yakchoe festival 2025. 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:

Mebar tsho” or “the burning lake” is located along the way to the Tang valley.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 4.Bumthang – Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan 2025

Morning – Drive to Ura valley and witness the Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan 2025.

In the evening, return to Bumthang and explore the town.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 5.Bumthang – Trongsa – Gangtey | Altitude: 3000 m | 185 Km | Drive: 5 hours.

Morning – Drive to the beautiful valley of Gangtey / Phobjikha. On the way, visit:

Trongsa dzong built in 1644 by Chhogyal Minjur Tempa.
The tower of Trongsa, also called the Ta dzong. It is an ancient watch tower which once guarded the Trongsa dzong. It also serves as the royal heritage museum.

Lunch at Trongsa and drive further to Gangtey.

Visit Gangtey Gompa monastery founded in 1613 by Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson of Pema Lingpa.

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.

Day 6.Gangtey – Punakha sightseeing | Altitude: 1242 m | 75 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

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.

Visit Chimi lhakhang temple or “the temple of fertility” built in the 15^th century by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, popularly known as “the divine Madman”. This monument is the main highlight of honeymoon in Bhutan.

Afternoon, visit Punakha dzong built in the 17^th 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.

Day 7.Punakha – Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m | 76 Km | Drive: 2 hours.

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:

Royal botanical park. A Rhododendron garden with 46 species of the plant is the theme of the botanical garden.
Dochu La pass (3140 meters) with 108 stupas at Dochu La pass. You can see Mt. Masagang (7158 meters), Table mountain and other mountains.

After lunch at Dochu La cafeteria, drive to Thimphu.

Witness archery match at Changlimithang stadium.

In the evening, free to stroll in the town for shopping and photography.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 8.Thimphu sightseeing | Altitude: 2334 m.

Morning sightseeing includes:

National memorial chorten built in honor of our late king His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Tallest statue of sitting Buddha in the world (51.5 meters).
Sangaygang view point.
Changangkha lhakhang.
Takin preserve center.

Lunch at Simply Bhutan museum restaurant.

Afternoon, visit to:

The craft bazaar.
Tashichho dzong, the royal secretariat where the spectacular Thimphu festival is held in early autumn.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 9.Thimphu – Paro sightseeing | Altitude: 2280 m |56 Km | Drive: 1 hour.

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.

Day 10.Paro – Hike to the Tiger’s nest monastery (Taktsang) | 7 Km | Hike: 2 hours – One way.

Morning – 2 hour hike to the Tiger’s nest (Taktsang) monastery.

Afternoon, visit to:

Drugyel dzong built in 1647 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Kyichu lhakhang built in 659 A.D by the Tibetan king Srongtsen Gampo.

In the evening, explore Paro town.

Dinner and overnight in Hotel.

Day 11.Paro – Departure (End of Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan 2025 tour).

After breakfast, drive to the Paro airport and farewell (End of Ura Yakchoe festival tour 2025).

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FAQs - Ura Yakchoe Festival.

1.I'm a solo traveler, is there a single supplement for Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan 2025?

No supplement charge will be levied for solo travelers and people traveling in a group of two (2) for Ura Yakchoe festival as it is already included in the cost.

2.When and where is Ura festival Bhutan 2025 held ?

The Ura festival Bhutan 2025 will be held on 9th – 13th May 2025 at Ura lhakhang (temple) in Ura village under Bumthang district. The Ura temple is 54 Km away from Jakar town on the way to Mongar.

3.Can I visit the Tiger's nest monastery if I book Ura festival Bhutan 2025 ?

Yes, you can visit the Tiger’s nest monastery in Paro valley on 10th day of the tour program if you book Ura festival Bhutan 2025.

4.Is it possible to combine a short trek with Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan ?

Yes, you can combine a short trek like Bumdra trek (2 days) or Tshaluna trek (4 days) with Ura Yakchoe festival Bhutan tour.

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Punakha Tshechu (9th - 11th March 2025)

Paro Festival (8th - 12th April 2025)

Rhododendron Festival (22nd - 24th April 2025)

Nimalung/Kurjey Festival (3 - 5 July 2025)

Haa Summer Festival (2025 dates not finalized)

Thimphu Festival (2 - 4 October 2025)

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