Ura

Ura is a picturesque village in Bumthang.

Get in

By Bus

From: Jakar - a two hour journey. Mongar - a seven hour journey

From Thimphu. All buses heading to Eastern districts will make a stop in Ura - 11-12 hour journey with a one night halt in Chumey.

Get around

• The sites in the village can easily be reached on foot.

See

Monasteries

• Sumtrhang Samdrup Choedzong Monastery, Sombrang Village. An historical monastery associated with both the Pema Lingpa and Drikung Kagyu lineages. Sited at the base of the imposing Sumtrhang Cliff 
• Shinyer Lhakhang, Shinyer Village - a several hundred year old monastery with a lot of simple but beautiful artwork. Those visiting in January should notice the two flowering trees near the main gate, while other trees of the same variety lay bare. Legend states that these trees sprouted from a walking stick placed at the gate by the monastery's founder, Gyelwa Lhanangpa.

Other

• Movie shoot sites. The acclaimed movie 'the Monk and the Gun' was shot in and around Ura.

Do

Festivals 2025:

• Ura Yakchoe - 9-13 May
• Shingkhar Rabney - 20-24 Sep

Eat

• Kharamphay Restaurant, Tangsibi, ☏ +975 17639247. A small restaurant serving local food 

Sleep

• Araya Zamlha Guesthouse, Tashicholing, ☏ +975 17732699. A family-run six bedroom guesthouse in a traditional house. Welcoming reception and warm service. Local food. Filter coffee 
• Sumtrhang Samdrup Choedzong Monastery, Sombrang Village. A small guesthouse inside the monastery compound. Clean, basic facilities. Espresso-based coffee. 

Go next

• Jakar - the main town in Bumthang