| Ura | ||
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| State | Bhutan | |
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| Altitude | 3,100 m a.s.l. | |
| Prefix tel | 975 | |
| Time zone | UTC 6 | |
Position
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Ura is a picturesque city of the Central Bhutan.
To know
How to orient yourself
Ura (Bhutan): full screen map.How to get
By bus
From Jakar a two hour journey is required while from Mongar eight are needed.
How to get around
What see
- Shinyer Lhakhang (In the village of Shinyer). A several hundred year old monastery with many simple but beautiful works of art. Visitors in January should notice the two flowering trees near the main gate, unlike other trees of the same variety. Legend states that these trees sprouted thanks to a walking stick placed at the gate by the monastery's founder, Gyelwa Lhanangpa.
Events and parties
- Matsutake Festival.
Fourth weekend of August. Activities of collection and identification of local mushrooms, in addition to classic traditional dances and songs - Ura yakchoe. In May. Festival known for its folk dance and the sacred relic of a lama which is displayed so that people can get a blessing.
- Shingkhar Rabney (In the historic Shingkhar Dechenling Lhakhang temple). In October.
Fourth weekend of August. Activities of collection and identification of local mushrooms, in addition to classic traditional dances and songsWhat to do
Shopping
Ura's grocery store and post office
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Average prices
- Araya Zambala hotels (On the main street of the town), ☎ 975 17732699, @[email protected].
Single 1.800 Nu., Double 2.100 Nu.. They have 6 rooms with private bathroom.
Single 1.800 Nu., Double 2.100 Nu.. They have 6 rooms with private bathroom.Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
The community post office is located inside the grocery store.
