Ura Valley
Ura, Bumthang district
Ura Valley is the easternmost and highest among the four Bumthang valleys, with an altitude of approximately 3,100 meters, imparting a profound sense of remoteness. It is renowned for its distinctive cluster of houses tightly packed within a relatively small area. Historically, the population in Ura Valley consisted of semi-nomadic yak herders.
Near Ura Valley
More to see around Bumthang.
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Markets & Crafts
Bumthang Brewery
This state-of-the-art microbrewery offers tours that include a bottle of Red Panda beer.
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Restaurants
Café Perk
A popular main-street café for good coffee, milkshakes, smoothies and sundaes, with plenty of vegetarian options. A good break from local food.
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Temples & Monasteries
Chakhar Lhakhang
A very important temple for Buddhism as it was a nine-storey 'iron castle' palace built by the 8th century King Sindhu Raja.
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Towns & Valleys
Chumey Valley
Chumey Valley is one of the four valleys in the Bumthang district, situated at an elevation of approximately 2,800 meters.
