Tucked into the quiet folds of Bumthang at nearly 3,100 meters, Ura Village is often called one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. Every May, as spring paints the valley in soft greens and pink blossoms, the village awakens with the warmth of the Ura Yakchoe Festival—an intimate and heartfelt celebration of happiness, harvest, and prosperity.

This slow-paced journey offers more than just a glimpse of tradition—it invites you to live it. Guests stay in noble village farmhouses, handpicked for their hospitality and heritage. Over shared meals of buckwheat pancakes and yak butter tea, you hear stories of mountain life passed down like family heirlooms.

At the centre of the festival lies a sacred relic—the nine-headed snake—revealed only during these holy days at Ura Lhakhang. Villagers gather in their finest attire, circling the temple as monks in ornate masks perform dances that echo teachings brought by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century.

Visitors from across Bhutan arrive not only for the blessings but also for the connection between spirit and earth, past and present. The air carries the hum of traditional music, flickers with butter lamp light, and smells sweet with home-cooked food shared among old friends and curious newcomers.

The Ura Yakchoe isn’t just a festival. It’s a living expression of Bhutanese heart and heritage—quietly powerful and gently unforgettable.