Jakar

The district capital of Bumthang, Jakar is a beautiful valley situated alongside the banks of Chamkhar Chhu river in the central eastern region of Bhutan. Jakar is located in Choekhor Gewog and is also the location of the Jakar Dzong which translates to ‘white bird fortress”, a dzong constructed in the year 1667. A popular tourist destination, connected via the east-west highway and the Batpalathang Domestic Airport. The town of Jakar is home to a large number of good quality hotels, guest houses and handicrafts shops. and consequently the town is served by several good quality hotels and craft shops. there are so many guest houses. Jakar is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country since it also functions as the base for all the visitors to Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan.