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Jakar Dzong
The castle of white bird
Jakar Dzong, meaning the “Castle of the White Bird,” is perched atop a picturesque ridge overlooking Chokhor valley and the town of Chamkhar in Bumthang, Bhutan. Constructed in 1667 on the site of an earlier temple and later refurbished in 1683, it boasts impressive walls and an elegantly beautiful structure. As you enter, you’ll find the outer courtyard, surrounded by administrative offices, leading to an inner courtyard enveloped by quarters for the resident monks.
Trips that visit Jakar Dzong
- Drukyul Walking Tour BhutanDay 3-5: Fly to Bumthang (Spend two nights in Jakar and one night in Tang or Chumey Valley) 13 days
- Highlights of Bhutan TourDay Days 3 & 4: Fly to Bumthang 10 days
- Bhutan Cultural & Horse Riding TourDay 5: To Jakar, Bumthang 14 days
Near Jakar Dzong
Other places within 15 km.
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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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Temples & Monasteries
Jambay Lhakhang
Jambay Lhakhang, the Temple of Maitreya, is one of the legendary 108 temples built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in 659 CE, according to legend.
