15 Days Tour Program
Festival Location: Ura Valley, Bumthang
Usual Festival Time: Late March – Early April
Festival Duration: 3 days
Ura Yakchhoe Festival: Day 8–10 (e.g., 29–31 March, varies by year)
Ura Yarkchhoe Festival Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Paro International Airport
Meet guide & transfer to hotel
Visit Rinpung Dzong & Paro town
Overnight in Paro
Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
Overnight in Paro
Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hrs)
Visit Tamchog Lhakhang
Evening stroll in Thimphu
Overnight in Thimphu
Buddha Dordenma
Memorial Chorten
Tashichho Dzong
Folk Heritage Museum
Overnight in Thimphu
Drive via Dochula Pass (3,100 m)
Visit Punakha Dzong
Walk to Chimi Lhakhang
Overnight in Punakha
Scenic drive to Trongsa
Visit Trongsa Dzong
Ta Dzong Museum
Overnight in Trongsa
Drive to Bumthang
Visit Jakar Dzong
Continue to Ura Village
Overnight in Ura / Bumthang
Ura Yakchhoe Festival Days
Full day at Ura Lhakhang
Mask dances dedicated to Guru Rinpoche
Local villagers in traditional woolen attire
Overnight in Bumthang / Ura
Sacred Cham dances
Community rituals & blessings
Cultural interaction with locals
Overnight in Bumthang
Final day ceremonies
Special concluding dances
Evening village walk
Overnight in Bumthang
Jambay Lhakhang
Kurjey Lhakhang
Tamshing Lhakhang
Optional Bumthang village walk
Overnight in Bumthang
Drive to Gangtey
Visit Gangtey Monastery
Explore Phobjikha Valley
Overnight in Phobjikha
Drive back to Thimphu
Free time for shopping
Overnight in Thimphu
Drive to Paro
Visit National Museum
Farewell dinner
Overnight in Paro
Transfer to Paro Airport
Depart Bhutan
Important Notes
- Exact festival dates must be reconfirmed once Bhutanese calendar dates are released.
- Program can be customized (luxury hotels, cultural focus, trekking add-ons).
- Suitable for cultural travelers & photographers.
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