Overview
Highlights
- Visit the religious sites of King’s Memorial Chorten in the city, Tashi Chhoedzong fortress in the banks of Wang Chhu, and the Buddha Dordenma statue in the Thimphu District.
- Get the views of the majestic snow-capped mountains of Jhichu Drake and Jumolhari from the Dochu La pass at the elevation of 3,140m.
- Observe the beauty and the unique phallus objects and paintings in the Fertility Temple/ Chimi Lhakhang at the Metshina village.
- Visit the second oldest and second-largest Punakha Dzong situated between the confluence of Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu river in Punakha.
- Visit the Gangtey gompa to witness the Black Necked Crane Festival, celebrated with masked dances, folk songs, and drama skits.
- Take a hike to the Crane Observation and Education Center, Semchubara, and Khewa Lhakhang through the Gangtey Nature Trail.
- Take a scenic drive from Gangtey to Paro crossing the high passes of Dochu La and Lawa La through pine and rhododendron-clad forests.
- Observe views of the highest mountain of Bhutan, Gangkar Puensum, from Dochula pass the high point.
Bhutan Ura Yakchoe Festival Tour is an invigorating trip that takes us to the major towns of Bhutan such as Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. Moreover, we take part in the celebration of the festival in Bumthang.
Ura Yakchoe Festival tour in Bhutan embarks on a spiritual and cultural journey from the west to central Bhutan in search of one of the most amazing festivals in the country, Ura Yakchoe. Ura Yakchoe Festival brings together the communities in the Ura valley to celebrate the festivities once a year with dances, songs, eateries, and a strong union.
The festival holds a historical and significance and takes place at the Ura Lhakhang in Bumthang. With witnessing sacred dance performances, tourists get an insight into the belief and faith of the Bhutanese people and culture. The three-day festival creates an atmosphere of zeal and enthusiasm which is a unique experience to cherish for a lifetime.