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Making a difference
Ura Yakchoe - Ura is a beautiful village set amidst a pristine highland meadow across the Thumsingla Pass. The village has retained its traditional character and holds its own festival that offers an insight into lives of the rural Bhutanese.
The Festival of Ura is about an old woman; sitting outside her house, she had a mysterious visitor, a lama who asked her for a glass of water. While she got inside home and came back with a glass of water, the lama had vanished leaving a sack. Curiously, she opend the sack to find a Statue (relic). Eversince, this relic has been passed on from generation to generation, which is now owned by the descendants of the woman. This festival is organized annually and the relic is displayed to the public. You will see locals dressed in their finest clothes who have walked from miles around to attend the festivities. They come and watch masked dances, pray, and feast. While the underlying purpose of the festival is spiritual, dances are more often like plays, stories where good triumphs over evil and historical events especially encompassing the life Guru Rimpoche.
| Tour Destination: | Ura Yakchoe Festival Tour |
| Group Size: | Min-2, Max 12 |
| Grade: | Easy |
| Transportation: | Private Vehicle |
| Mode of Tour: | Festival, Cultural |
| Total Days: | 11 Days |
| Trip Cost: | From USD 2000 |
| Day | Activities | |
| 20 Apr. 2010 | - | Arrival Paro from Bangkok & drive to Thimphu |
| 21 Apr. 2010 | - | Thimphu Sightseeing |
| 22 Apr. 2010 | - | Punakha-Wangdiphodrang sightseeing |
| 23 Apr.2010 | - | Punakha sightseeing & drive to Bumthang |
| 24 Apr. 2010 | - | Bumthang sightseeing |
| 25 Apr. 2010 | - | Attend Ura Yakchoe Festival |
| 26 Apr. 2010 | - | Attend Ura Yakchoe Festival |
| 27 Apr. 2010 | - | Drive back to Gangtey/Phobjikha |
| 28 Apr.2010 | - | Paro |
| 29 Apr. 2010 | - | Paro sightseeing |
| 30 Apr. 2010 | - | Departure for Bangkok |
| Duration | - | 10 days |
| Trip Details: | - | Bhutan Festival Tour - Ura Yakchoe |
| Activities | - | Cultural Tour, Sightseeing |
| Trip Grade | - | Easy |
| Mode of Travel | - | Private Vehicle |
| Group & Staff | - | Min 2, Max 12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver |
| Accommodation | - | 'A' Class hotel |
| Land Cost | - | From USD 2000 |
| Airfare Cost | US$788.00 Bangkok - Paro - Bangkok |
Note:- Guaranteed to run for a minimum of 4 clients
- Standard Twin sharing accommodation as per itinerary and hotel confirmed
- Airport transfers and full surface transport as per itinerary.
- All meals ( breakfast, lunch and dinner while in Bhutan.)
- English speaking guide and sightseeing to places.
- National Museum fee in Paro only.
- Upgrade of airfare and type of accommodation.
- Airport taxes and extra baggage.
- Bhutan Visa fee on arrival USD 20.00 per person.
- Tips to guide and driver and other services on tour.
- Bottled drinks, water, laundry, telephone, internet and room service requested.
- Separate car for individual and transport.
- Horse for Tiger's Nest on personal grounds.
- Other entrance fees in Thimphu and other places.
- Travel insurance (buy insurance)
- Tourism Development Fund $10.
Note: - This tour is based on Bangkok being the International flight connecting point. Book your international flights to meet the connection. Current schedule departs Bangkok for Paro at 2 different timings 4.35am and 5.50am Local time. The flight from Paro arrives in Bangkok on 2 timings 2.35pm and 3.00pm local time.
As festival times are the most popular times for visitors to come to Bhutan, flight seats and hotel rooms will be on high demand. Book early to avoid disappointment.
My husband and I went on a trek in Nepal this past August, and we had a fabulous time. It was truly the most unique, beautiful outdoor travel experience that either of us have ever had. For anyone considering trekking in the Himalayas, we highly recommend Raj Tamang as a guide. His company, Responsible Adventures (www.responsibleadventures.com) and (www.notjusttreks.com), is professional and customer-service oriented.
We were amazed at the ways that Raj and his employees went above and beyond to make this experience memorable for us. Raj is a 'walking encyclopedia' of information about the culture and history of Nepal, and his confident, welcoming nature put us at ease. He was experienced at facilitating positive, genuine interaction between Himalayan villagers and Western trekkers such as ourselves, and that made all the difference in our 10 days touring the Manang valley. His company offers a service that is truly a cut above the rest.
We can't wait for another opportunity to trek with Raj! Feel free to check out our story and pics at www.joshandelise2008.blogspot.com
Elise and Josh Drexler
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
