Ura

town in Bhutan

Ura is a picturesque village in Bumthang.

Get in

Bus from Jakar - a two hour journey - or from Mongar - an eight hour journey.

Get around

  • The sites in the village can easily be reached on foot.

See

  • Shinyer Lhakhang, Shinyer Village - a several hundred year old monastery with a lot of simple but beautiful artwork. Those visiting in January should notice the two flowering trees near the main gate, while other trees of the same variety lay bare. Legend states that these trees sprouted from a walking stick placed at the gate by the monastery's founder, Gyelwa Lhanangpa.
  • Movie shoot sites. The acclaimed movie 'the Monk and the Gun' was shot in Ura.

Do

Festivals 2024:

  • Ura Yakchoe - 20-24 April
  • Shingkhar Rabney - 20-24 Sep

Buy

Eat

  • Kharamphay Restaurant, Tangsibi, ☏ +975 17639247. A small restaurant serving local food 

Drink

Sleep

  • Araya Zamlha Guesthouse, Tashicholing, ☏ +975 17732699. A family-run six bedroom guesthouse in a traditional house. Welcoming reception and warm service. Local food. Filter coffee 

Go next

  • Jakar - the main town in Bumthang
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