Ura Village is a small village located in the Ura valley in central Bhutan, about 50 kilometers east of Bumthang. The village is known for its traditional architecture, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant cultural heritage.
The village has a cluster of traditional Bhutanese houses with stone and mud walls, wooden beams, and slate roofs. The houses are built in a unique circular pattern around a central courtyard, and many of them are decorated with intricate carvings and paintings.
Ura Village is also famous for its textiles, particularly the locally woven woolen fabrics called “Ura Shing” and “Ura Rachu.” These fabrics are made using traditional techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation, and they are often used to make traditional Bhutanese clothing such as “Gho” for men and “Kira” for women.
Visitors to Ura Village can enjoy scenic hikes through the surrounding hills, where they can see yaks, sheep, and other livestock grazing on the grassy slopes. The village also hosts an annual festival called the Ura Yakchoe, which is a colorful celebration of Bhutanese culture featuring traditional music, dance, and costumes.
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