About Ura Valley
Ura Valley is the highest valley of the Bhumtang and is located in the easternmost part of it with an elevation of 3100 meters (19200ft). Since the last 25 years Ura has developed and transformed into a prosperous valley. The valley is actually renowned for its spectacular landscapes. The valley is rich in green lush and well-nourished vegetation. There are rosehip plants which are also made in a form of a tea. Also there are a variety of wild flowers. You can also find some wild horses grazing in and around the valley.
The Ura Temple dominates the landscape of the Ura Valley. The temple is mainly dedicated to one of Bhutan’s spiritual teachers named Guru Rinpoche which was inaugurated in 1986. The architecture of the temple is grandeur and magnificent. The Temple contains huge statue of Guru Rinpoche and also paintings that depicts the different cycles of his teachings. There is also a kitchen behind this temple where food is prepared for the monks.
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Places to Visit near Ura Valley
Thrumshingla National Park, Eastern Zone
*12.7 km from Ura Valley - See map
Newly christened as the Phrumsengla National Park (Thrumshingla National Park), the sprawling natural reserve constitutes an area of about seven...
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Royal Manas National Park, Central Zone
*34.1 km from Ura Valley - See map
Royal Manas National Park, considered to be a ‘Conservation Showpiece of the Kingdom,’ is by far the oldest natural reserves in Bhutan,...
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Membartsho, Burning Lake, Central Zone
37.6 km from Ura Valley - See map
Also known as ‘Burning Lake’, Membartsho it is actually a deep pool which is in the gorge of the river Tangchu. The lake is situated along...
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Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, Central Zone
*38.9 km from Ura Valley - See map
Formerly called the Black Mountain National Park, the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park is the third largest protected area in Central Bhutan...
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Kunzangdrak Goemba, Central Zone
46.8 km from Ura Valley - See map
To reach Kunzangdrak Goemba or Kunzangdrak Monastery you have to walk for two hours above the Chel Tang Valley. The site was built by Pema Lingpa...
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Lhodrak Kharchu Goemba, Central Zone
47.3 km from Ura Valley - See map
Lhodrakharchu Gonpa is located above the main town of Jakar and 3 KMs away from the town of Chamkhar. It was founded by Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche...
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Bumthang Brewery, Central Zone
48 km from Ura Valley - See map
To enjoy some chilled beer, visit this place called Bumthang brewery. The brewery along with a cheese shop was founded by a migrant from...
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Jakar Dzong, Central Zone
49.3 km from Ura Valley - See map
Jakar is the first place where Guru Rinpoche visited while travelling to Bhutan. The ‘Jakar Dzong’ is one of the famous landmarks in Jakar,...
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Konchogsum Lhakhang, Central Zone
51.9 km from Ura Valley - See map
Konchogsum Lhakhang is a buddhist Monastey was founded by the saint Pema Lingpa back in the 8th century while in 1039, Bonpo Dragtshel recovered...
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Kurje Lhakhang, Central Zone
53.4 km from Ura Valley - See map
Also known as the Kurje Monastery, it is located in the Bumthang valley of Bumthang district, Bhutan. It is regarded as the only place where the...
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Tang Valley, Central Zone
57 km from Ura Valley - See map
To visit Tang Valley you have to drive from Jakar towards the west-east road that goes to Ura for 10 KMs. Then through the unpaved roads you will...
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Pelseling Goempa, Central Zone
57.8 km from Ura Valley - See map
Pelseling Goempa is actually another sacred monastery that has rich historic values. To reach this monastery you have to trek for 3-4 hours...
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