Ura Yakchoe | Truly Bhutan Travel
WEBApr 20, 2024 · The Ura Yakchoe Festival is a significant cultural event held at Ura Lhakhang in Bumthang, Bhutan. This festival is a window into Bhutanese beliefs and traditions, showcasing the country’s rich and intriguing heritage. It centers around a historical tale involving a Lama and a young woman.
Ura Yakchoe tshechu festival | 9th – 13th May 2025 | Yak …
WEBThe annual Ura Yakchoe festival in Bhutan is celebrated in spring (Normally in the month of April) at Ura temple in Ura village under Bumthang district.
Ura Yak Choe | Royal Government of Bhutan - Bumthang
WEBSat, 20 April 2019. Ura- Dozhi, Ura Gewog, Bumthang. Once upon a time, it is believed that, the Ura Yakchoe festival was celebrated to appease and make offerings to the god of yak. It was a practice emerging from bonism, which was common before the advent of Buddhism in the 18th Century.
Ura Yakchoe - Simply Bhutan
WEBThe festival is a local celebration in the Ura Valley, dedicated to fostering joy, bountiful harvests, and prosperity for both the villages and the entire nation. Ura Yakchoe is popular with our guests. Add to calendar. Details. Start: May 9, 2025. End: May 13, 2025. Event Categories: Buddhist Festival, Cultural. Venue. Ura Makrong Village.
Ura Yakchoe Festival - Little Bhutan
WEBResembling a prairie in the fall, the valley is renowned for the annual Ura Yakchoe Festival. The festival, spanning five days, celebrates the arrival of Guru Rinpoche. “Yakchoe” refers to the sacred animal yak, to which offerings were made, by the inhabitants of Ura even before Buddhism.
Yakchoe: The Grand Festival of Ura Village
WEBThe Ura Yakchoe is an annual festival observed by the Ura Dozhi or Makrong village. A local village affair, it is said to have started as a commemoration of Guru Rinpoche’s arrival in the village to help residents overcome an epidemic.
Ura Yakchoe Festival Tour: Exploring Bhutan’s Cultural Splendor
WEBThe enchanting Ura Yakcho Festival enthralls you amidst the picturesque landscapes of Central Bhutan. This tour offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, stunning scenery and ancient traditions, providing a memorable journey that will warm your heart to Bhutan.
Ura Yakchoe Festival - visitbhutan.com
WEBSeason: April - May. Location: Ura Lhakhang, Ura valley, Bumthang. Located at an altitude of 3200m in breathtakingly wonderful province called Bumthang and surrounded by forests of spruce, pine, larch, fir, juniper, bamboo, rhododendron, the fascinating and one of the largest clustered village of Ura in central Bhutan exudes charm through its ...
Ura Yakchoe Festival in Bumthang - bhutantravelguru.com
WEBEnjoy mask dances and folk songs at the Ura Yakchoe Festival. Interact with the locals who come to witness the festival. Visiting local Buddhist monasteries in Bumthang. Visit Punakha Dzong and Divine Madman Temple; Scenic drive on western-central Bhutan highway; Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery
10 Day Ura Yakchoe | FestivalTravel Plan - Druk Asia
WEBExperience the magic of Ura Yakchoe in Bhutan's Ura Village. Unveil the mystery of ancient traditions, indulge in colorful festivities, and savor local delicacies. Don't miss this exclusive cultural feast!