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Ura Yakchoe is one of the famous dances in Bumthang, which is performed during the festival in Ura every May. During the festival a sacred and important relic is put on display so that the people can receive blessings from it. According to legend an old woman sitting outside her house was visited by a lama asking for a drink drinking water. When she came out with the water, the lama had vanished leaving behind only a sack. Out of curiosity, she checked the bag and found the statue that is now displayed annually. This relic has been passed on from generation to generation and is still owned by the descendants of the woman.
Paro International Airport, Bhutan (Google Map)
2 hours after arrival at the airport
Spanning within the elevation of 2,600-4,500m, Bumthang is the central district and religious heartland of the nation. Some of Bhutan’s oldest and most venerated temples are found in Bumthang, including Jambey Lhakhang. Administratively, Bumthang Dzongkhag consists of four main valleys Ura, Chumey, Tang and Choekhor. Choekhor is the largest of the four mountain valleys and is widely considered as ‘Bumthang Valley’. The valleys are broad and gentle carved by the ancient glaciers. The wide and scenic valleys draws a large number of tourists each year.
★ Arrival at Paro Airport, our guide & driver will welcome you
★ Drive to Paro town for lunch
★ After lunch, drive to Thimphu
★ Visit National Memorial Chorten and Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point – one of the largest stupa in the world), where you can catch a bird’s eye view of Thimphu.
★ Visit National Zoo to see the national animal of Bhutan, Takin
★ Visit Zilukha Nunnery + 45 mins Meditation with the nuns, to bless our trip. We will donate some robes & gifts for the young monks
★ Overnight in Peaceful Resort, Thimphu.
★ Early breakfast and drive towards Gangtey
★ Stop at Dochula for a short break whilst enjoying the breathtaking view of the Himalayan mountain range
★ Visit Chimmi Lhakhang (Fertility temple of the Divine Madman)
★ Lunch at Chimmi Lhakhang village where you will notice phallus symbols as paintings on walls and flying carved wooden phalluses on house tops at four corners of the eves.
★ Drive to Gangtey
★ Dinner & Overnight at Nga Yabling Lodge, Phobjikha
★ Early breakfast and drive towards Bumthang Via Pelela Pass + Buddha Graffiti by mountainside
★ Lunch at Trongsa View Point
★ Dinner and Overnight in Hotel Norling Int. (KNI), Bumthang
★ Distance 16 km, 6 hours, 750 ascent, 670 m descent, camp altitude 2,720m
★ Distance 16 km, 4-5 hours, 230 m descent Overnight in Hotel Kuenzang Norling Int’l (KNI)
★ Early breakfast and change into Bhutanese national costume.
★ Visit Ura, be part of this fascinating festival. Be amazed & enthralled.
★ After lunch, visit a school or some homes in a poor village to do charity, distribute donation packs.
★ Dinner and Overnight in Hotel Norling Int. (KNI), Bumthang
★ Early breakfast and begin the journey to Punakha
★ Visit Yathra factory at Chumey Village
★ Dinner & Overnight in Punakha at Damchen Resort
★ After an early breakfast, enjoy the quiet morning walk to & along the Longest Suspension Bridge in Bhutan. Take a deep breath at every step , breathe deeply the cool crisp morning air and stop to cherish the serene & picturesque landscapes before your eyes.
★ Visit Punakha Dzong
★ Meditation in Punakha Dzong or by the river led by a monk (1 hour)
★ Lunch at Lobesa cafeteria.
★ Drive towards Paro after lunch
★ Dinner & Overnight in Hotel Olothang, Paro
★ Yoga in the garden or in a hall, depending on the weather. (6.30 – 7.15am/45mins)
★ After breakfast drive to Paro valley to hike the famous Taktshang Monastery (3,120m).
★ Your guide and driver will send you to airport and bid farewell.
★ Tashi Delek
