Ura Village lies like a jewel in central Bhutan in the Bumthang District. Located 48 kilometres from bustling Jakar town, the journey to Ura offers stunning landscapes, with prayer flags fluttering against the sky and winding roads through fragrant pine trees. As you approach, the village's traditional homes seem to grow from the valley floor, embodying a life of quiet grace where daily rituals have persisted through centuries. 

The villagers move through their days with dignity, greeting visitors with warm butter tea. The spirit of Ura shines during the Ura Yakchoe Festival, transforming the village into a vibrant tapestry of colour and devotion. Masked dancers whirl in the monastery courtyard, accompanied by the beat of drums and cymbals. Devotees from far and expansive journey along ancient paths to witness this sacred event. Children clutch ceremonial scarves while elders spin prayer wheels, sending blessings on the cool mountain breeze.

Ancient fir forests rise above the village, their dark forms watching over the valleys dipped in morning mist. Terraced barley fields ripple in golden waves, and a sturdy wooden bridge crosses a rushing stream worn smooth by countless feet. Ura's traditional houses, with their intricate wooden details and shingled roofs, showcase the rich craftsmanship of eastern Bhutan, inviting all who wander these paths to enter a realm where the sacred and everyday blend beautifully.