Ura Yakchoe Festival

Experience Bhutan's Sacred Festival of Blessings and Living Traditions

Date: April (Annual Festival)
Duration: 11 Days

Discover the Ura Yakchoe Festival

The Ura Yakchoe Festival is one of Bhutan's most sacred religious celebrations, held annually in the beautiful Ura Valley of Bumthang. The festival honours the revered Ura Yakchoe statue, believed to protect the valley from natural disasters and misfortunes.

Visitors experience colorful mask dances, Buddhist rituals, ancient monasteries, breathtaking mountain scenery, and the warm hospitality of Bhutanese villages while discovering the country's rich spiritual heritage.

Festival Highlights

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Sacred Blessings

Witness the sacred Ura Yakchoe statue displayed for devotees, believed to bless visitors and protect the valley from misfortunes and natural calamities.

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Mask Dances

Experience spectacular Cham dances performed by monks and villagers, preserving centuries-old Buddhist traditions, stories, and sacred rituals unique to Bhutan.

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Ancient Monasteries

Visit Kurjey Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamzhing Monastery, Burning Lake, and many sacred temples throughout Bhutan's spiritual heartland.

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Scenic Adventures

Explore Gangtey Valley, Tiger's Nest Monastery, Haa Valley, and picturesque Himalayan landscapes while experiencing Bhutan's natural beauty and cultural heritage.