{"id":1001,"date":"2022-01-02T21:15:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T21:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bhutangreenchilliesexcursion.com\/?page_id=1001"},"modified":"2022-01-03T18:10:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T18:10:47","slug":"bumthang-ura-festival-11-nights-12-days-tour","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bhutangreenchilliesexcursion.com\/?page_id=1001","title":{"rendered":"Bumthang Ura Festival-11 nights 12 days tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1001\" class=\"elementor elementor-1001\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7a9e30 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c7a9e30\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c5f183\" data-id=\"5c5f183\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-762e2dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"762e2dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.3 - 28-12-2021 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><i>Bumthang Ura festival-11 nights 12 days<\/i><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-629497b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"629497b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f464dab\" data-id=\"f464dab\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5abb06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5abb06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.5.3 - 28-12-2021 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Bumthang is one of the historic places in Bhutan. Some of the oldest temples and monasteries of Bhutan are located in this beautiful place. It has four main valleys.i.e Ura, Chumey, Tang and Chhoeker. Bumthang Ura Tshechu is an annual event and it last for three days. \u2018Tshechu\u2019 means the 10th day of each month of the lunar calendar (Buddhist calendar). It is performed as a tribute to Guru Rinpoche for bringing Buddhism to Bhutan.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">During the festival, a famous dance known as \u2018Ura Yakchoe\u2019 is performed. Moreover, the local people take part in performing various dances too. A sacred relic is also being revealed to bless the people. Hence, people from all over the valley make it to witness this festival so as to receive blessings to have a prosperous year.<\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 1<br \/>ARRIVE PARO AIRPORT AND SIGHTSEEING AT PARO<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 2<br \/>PARO TO THIMPHU<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 3<br \/>THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 4<br \/>PUNAKHA TO TRONGSA<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 5<br \/>TRONGSA TO BUMTHANG<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 6<br \/>BUMTHANG<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 7<br \/>BUMTHANG TO URA VALLEY (TO ATTEND THE FESTIVAL)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 8<br \/>URA TO GANGTEY<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 9<br \/>GANGTEY TO WANGDUE<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 10<br \/>WANGDUE TO THIMPHU TO PARO<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 11<br \/>PARO- HIKE TO PARO TAKTSHANG (TIGER\u2019S NEST)<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Day 12<br \/>DEPART PARO to OUR GUIDE WILL DROP YOU AT THE AIRPORT<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p id=\"h.39w4qxi35l6m\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Destination<\/p><div id=\"h.ffb0qbx9stqu\" class=\"GV3q8e aP9Z7e\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 id=\"h.ffb0qbx9stqu\" class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q OmQG5e\" dir=\"ltr\">Detailed Itinerary<\/h3><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 01 (ARRIVE PARO AIRPORT)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">You will be received at the Paro airport. Then engaged in sightseeing around Paro after lunch wherein we will accompany you to Taa Dzong (Museum), Paro Rinpung Dzong, Drugyal Dzong, and Kicchu Lhakhang.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Taa Dzong<\/strong>\u00a0lies on the hill located above the Paro Dzong. It is an ancient watch tower which is now used as the National Museum. The building has a unique design built in a shape of a conch shell. The museum has different galleries which provide better display and various categorizations such as anthropology, arms and armor, pre-history, manuscript, paintings, textiles, bronzes, decorative arts, philatelic items, epigraphic items and numismatics.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Next visit will be to\u00a0<strong>Paro Rinpung Dzong.<\/strong>\u00a0Rinpung means, \u201cHeaps of jewels\u201d and it is a fortress monastery possessing a long history. Inside the Dzong, there are fourteen shrines and chapels.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">After exploring Paro Rinpung Dzong, we will accompany you to Drugyal Dzong and Kicchu Lhakhang. Drugyal Dzong is one of the oldest Dzongs in the country which was built to commemorate the victory over an invasion from Tibet. This Dzong now lies in ruins. Right after the visit to Drugyal Dzong, you would enjoy the visit to Kicchu Lhakhang on the way back to the Paro town. The temple is one of the oldest temple built by a Tibetan Emperor, Songtsan Gampo. It is believed that this temple is filled with various hidden treasures.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Paro<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 02 (DRIVE TO THIMPHU)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">On the next day, we will have a smooth drive towards Thimphu which would approximately take 1 hour from Paro. You will visit the following places and other sightseeing in and around Thimphu.<\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Tashi Chhoe Dzong<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This marvelous fortress was built by Lama Gyalwa Lhanapa. The Dzong houses the office of the King, the cabinet secretariat, ministry of home affairs and finance and also other government departments.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Bhutanese Craft Bazaar<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; It is a handicraft market in Thimphu which is acquainted with unique arts and crafts of the country. It will indeed take you to the different world exhibiting its own beauty and charm.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Watch Archery game<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Visit\u00a0<strong>changlimithang ground to witness an Archery match.<\/strong>\u00a0Archery is the national sport of Bhutan and the sport is played by the Bhutanese on several occasions. Archery is played differently in Bhutan as compared with the internal standards where the two targets are placed 100 meters apart from each other<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit centenary market\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; in the evening where many local produces foods stuffs as well as arts and crafts are sold in the market. Thus, this provide great opportunities for you to interact with the local and have photography session as well.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 03 (THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Travel to Punakha (2 hours\u2019 drive)<\/p><ul class=\"n8H08c UVNKR\"><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Dochula Pass<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; On the way to Punakha you will come across Do Chula pass which is placed 3100 meters above the sea level. There are about 108 sacred stupas or temples being build out there. Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan is seen from the Dochula Pass.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Punakha Dzong<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Punakha Dzong is the second largest and one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan. It was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel as prophesied by Guru Rinpochhe. This Dzong is built at the confluence of Po Chhu and Mo chhu.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"TYR86d wXCUfe zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Chimi Lhakhang<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; It is a popular Buddhist monastery built around 1499 by Ngawang Chogyal in honor of Lama Drukpa Kuenley who is also known as a \u201cdivine madman\u201d after he subdued the demon of the Dochula with his \u201cmagic thunderbolt of wisdom\u201d. He is called as a \u201cDivine madman because of his unusual ways of teaching Buddhism by means of singing, humor and outrageous behavior, which amounted to being bizarre and awful. He is also considered as a symbol of fertility and most childless couples visit his temple for blessing.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><br \/>Overnight at your hotel in Punakha.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 04 (PUNAKHA TO TRONGSA)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">After breakfast, to Trongsa (5-6 hrs) over Pele La pass (3,420m) on the Black Mountain range. Visit the beautiful Chendebji Chorten on the way which is built in a style unusual for Bhutan, with painted eyes facing the four directions. The Chorten was founded in the 18th century by a Tibetan lama to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot. Trongsa Dzong, an ancestral home of Bhutan\u2019s ruling dynasty can be sighted afar before approaching the town.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Trongsa.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 05 (TRONGSA TO BUMTHANG)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Trongsa Dzong<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Trongsa Dzong is the largest Dzong in Bhutan built in 1647 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong is considered to be very significant. The first two leaders of the Nation, Jigme Namgyal and Gongsar Ugyen Wangchuck ruled from this dzong which is why the crown prince serve as Trongsa penlop before acceding to the throne.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Trongsa Taa Museum<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Later you will be accompanied to Ta Dzong, towering over the east side of the Dzong. In ancient times, the tower was a fortress against internal rebellions. Since then, it has been transformed into a National Museum. The tower also houses a chapel which is dedicated to the Trongsa Penlop Jigme Namgyal in the 19th century.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Drive to Bumthang\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; After visiting Taa Museum, you will have a ride for 2.5 hours to another amazingly stunning landmark of the country, Bumthang from Trongsa.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Bumthang.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 06 (GANGTEY \/ PHOBJIKHA \u2013 BUMTHANG)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Drive to Trongsa (4 hrs) over Pele La pass (3,420m) on the Black Mountain range. Visit the beautiful Chendebji Chorten on the way which is built in a style unusual for Bhutan, with painted eyes facing the four directions. The Chorten was founded in the 18th century by a Tibetan lama to cover the remains of an evil spirit that was subdued at this spot. Trongsa Dzong, an ancestral home of Bhutan\u2019s ruling dynasty can be sighted afar before approaching the town.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">After lunch, visit Trongsa Dzong, a masterpiece of Bhutanese architecture. Trongsa is the largest Dzong in Bhutan. The Dzong was built in the 16th Century and apparently there are 22 temples in the compound. Next, we will accompany you to Ta Dzong museum housing an incredible collection of historical artefacts of the Royal Family and series of traditional armour.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Then, continue driving towards Bumthang (2.5 hrs), one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the spiritual and historical heartland of the country. The road takes you sharply up to Yo Yutung La Pass (3,400m) before descending through dense coniferous forest to Chummey valley. Enjoy a visit to the Chummey weavers\u2019 workshop wherein you can find various Bhutanese fabrics among which Mathra is the most popular one.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Bumthang<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 07 (BUMTHANG TO URA VALLEY)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Early morning after the breakfast, we will drive towards URA valley to attend the \u2018URA Festival\u2019. The valley is 48 km away and it will take approximately 1.5 hours.During the festival, a famous dance known as \u2018Ura Yakchoe\u2019 is performed. There are other colorful mask dances performed by the monks. Moreover, the local people take part in performing various dances too. A sacred relic is also being revealed to bless the people.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">You can also explore the magnificent URA valley having clustered settlement where 40 to 50 beautiful traditional houses are built. The valley also possess URA Lhakhang which dominates the valley. Most people here are farmers and rear sheeps and yaks. Women here wear white scarf on their head to protect against cold and they also wear sheep\u2019s skin behind their back which act as a cushion to carry heavy load.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Drive back to Bumthang in the evening.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight stay at your hotel in Bumthang.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 08 (URA TO GANGTEY)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Drive back, following the same route towards Pobjika and you will reach there by evening. In the evening, visit one of farm house for dinner together with the family members. This provides an excellent opportunity to interact and understand the life of local people out there.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Pobjika.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 09 (GANGTEY TO WANGDUE)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Explore Phobjika valley<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">The Phobjika valley is one of the most beautiful U-shaped valley in Bhutan.Phobjika valley is home to Black necked cranes (endangered bird) which flies to Bhutan from Tibetan plateau during winter to roost. They migrate from higher attitude to spend their winter here because of an extreme cold weather in Tibet. The best time to visit this place is during winter as you can see Black necked cranes all over this magnificent valley. You can also see Yaks grazing on the mountains before entering the valley.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Visit Gangtey Goenpa (monastery), which is built on a hill top. It is the only Nyingmapas monastery on the western side of the Black Mountain. Moreover, it is the biggest Nyingmapas monastery in the country. Finally, we will drive to Wangdue in the evening.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Wangdue.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 10 (WANGDUE TO THIMPHU TO PARO)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">After breakfast, drive back to Thimphu in the morning.You will visit the following places in Thimphu<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; It is a massive Shakyamuni statue built on the hill top of Kuenselphodrang which is 51.5m in height. It is made up of bronze and gold. The statue is one of the largest statue in the world. This great statue also houses over one hundred thousand small Buddha statues. I bet that you will be startled to gaze at this gigantic statue right in front of you.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Bhutan Post Office<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Bhutan post office is located in the heart of the Thimphu city. This is one exciting place to visit as there is unique collection of Bhutanese stamps and you will get to explore about Bhutan\u2019s history from these stamps as well.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Museum<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Thimphu has Many Museums. Each artifact in the museum has its own stories to tell which you would love to listen to.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Visit Royal Textile Academy<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Simply Bhutan Museum National Folk Heritage<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">National Textile Museum<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Overnight at your hotel in Paro<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 11 (HIKE TO PARO TAKTSHANG)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">After the breakfast, there will be a hike to Taktsang Monastery. Paro Taktshang is one of the most prominent tourist destinations of the country and your trip would be tedious without visiting this most important Buddhist temple. Taktshang \u201cTiger\u2019s nest\u201d is built on a cliff which is about 3120 meters above the sea level. It is located 10 km away from the Paro town and will take at least 2-4 hours for trekkers to reach the spot. You can even have an exhilarating uphill ride on a rented horse. It is believed that Guru Rinpoche (Buddhist saint) came riding on a tigress to this site and meditated in the cave for 3 years, 3 months, 3 days and 3 hours so as to subdue evil spirits dwelling in that region. He was indeed victorious which is why Taktshang was built to signify the victory over the evil spirit. There is a Taktshang cafeteria which serves tea, lunch, snacks and fruit drinks at a reasonable price as well.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">In the evening, we will accompany you to a farm house in Paro for a hot stone bath. This traditional bath uses fresh water from the river mixed with Artemisia leaves. The water is then heated by dipping hot stones in the water tub. This hot stone bath is a traditional method of healing diseases. In additional, you would feel relax while taking hot stone bath. So, if you are tired, a hot stone bath is all you need!<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>DAY 12 (DEPART PARO)<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">After the breakfast, we will drop you to the Paro International Airport from where you will fly back home.<\/p><p class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Khadenchey la!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bumthang Ura festival-11 nights 12 days Bumthang is one of the historic places in Bhutan. Some of the oldest temples and monasteries of Bhutan are located in this beautiful place. It has four main valleys.i.e Ura, Chumey, Tang and Chhoeker. 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