Serene Retreat at Samyae Resort
Experience tranquility and cultural richness at Samyae Resort in Jakar, Bhutan, your perfect base for exploring the enchanting Bumthang Valley.
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Jakar, Samyae Resort offers a tranquil escape for tourists seeking a blend of natural beauty and comfort. With its stunning views and warm hospitality, this resort is an ideal base for exploring the enchanting Bumthang Valley.
A brief summary to Samyae Resort
- GQR3+JJ8, Jakar Rd, Jakar, BT
- +97517852453
Local tips
- Book a room with a valley view to enjoy the stunning sunsets.
- Inquire about guided tours to local temples and cultural sites for a deeper understanding of Bhutanese heritage.
- Try the traditional Bhutanese dishes at the on-site restaurant for an authentic culinary experience.
- Plan your visit during the local festivals for a unique cultural experience.
- Ask the staff for hiking trails; they have insider knowledge on the best routes.
Getting There
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Car
If you are traveling by car within Bumthang Valley, start from the main town of Jakar. Head south on Jakar Road (also known as Jakar Thromde Road) and continue straight for about 1.5 kilometers. You will see the sign for Samyae Resort on your left. The resort is located at GQR3+JJ8, just off the main road. Parking is available on-site.
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Public Transportation
If you are using public transportation, look for local buses or shared taxis that operate from Jakar town. Board a bus heading towards the Bumthang Valley region, and ask the driver to drop you off at the Samyae Resort stop. The journey should take about 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Be prepared to pay a small fare, typically around BTN 20-50, depending on your starting point.
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Walking
For those who prefer walking, if you are already in Jakar, you can easily reach Samyae Resort on foot. From the center of Jakar, take Jakar Road heading south. The walk is approximately 1.5 kilometers and should take around 20-30 minutes. Enjoy the scenic views of the valley along the way as you head towards the resort.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Samyae Resort
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White Bird Café
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Yu-Gharling Resort & Spa
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River Lodge
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Dzongkhag Election Office
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Chamkhar Town
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Cafe Perk
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Phuntsho Guest House
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Jakar Village Lodge
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Chudzong
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Bumthang Swiss Cheese
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Mountain Resort
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Swiss Guest House Bumthang, Kharsumphe
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Amankora, Bumthang
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Unmissable attractions to see
Chamkhar Bridge ལྕམ་མཁར་ཟམ་པ།
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Discover the breathtaking Chamkhar Bridge, a stunning architectural marvel nestled in Bhutan's serene landscapes, connecting communities and cultures.
Jakar Nagtshang
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Bumthang Valley
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Jakar Dzong བྱ་དཀར་རྫོང་།
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Discover the architectural beauty and spiritual significance of Jakar Dzong, a must-visit cultural landmark in the heart of Bumthang Valley, Bhutan.
Bumthang Brewery Red Panda Beer
1.7 km
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Chokhor Chorten
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Airport viewpoint B
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Airport Viewpoint A
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Jamphel Lhakhang བྱམས་་པ་ལྷ་ཁང་།
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Padtselling Monastery
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Nyimalung Monastery
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Könchogsum Lhakhang དཀོན་མཆོག་གསུམ་ལྷ་ཁང་།
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Kurjee Zangdopelri
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Tamshing Lhakhang གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།
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Explore the rich culture and serene beauty of Tamshing Lhakhang, a historic temple in Jakar, Bhutan, renowned for its stunning murals and spiritual ambiance.
Kurjey Lhakhang སྐུ་རྗེས་ལྷ་ཁང་།
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Experience the spiritual heart of Bhutan at Kurjey Lhakhang, a historical Buddhist temple complex surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
Essential places to dine
Himalaya Pizza
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Sonam Lhamo Restaurant
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Tashi Cholling lodging
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TeeDee restaurant
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Dechen's Food Resort
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Transit Restaurant
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Tabdey Restaurant
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Hotel Kinley
0.9 km
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Monstar Momo
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Rai Restaurant
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HOTEL YEDZIN WANGYAL
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Chef Fast food (CFF) pizza and burger
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Pema Dema Restaurant
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Deki Restaurant (noodles and momos)
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Thukpa Shop
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
9-7 Minimart
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Sonam Yangchen Store
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Kuenzang Choden Bar and General Shop
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Pem Lam Tamang Pan shop
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Bumthang women's textile and tailoring Cooperative
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Sonam cosmic and sports shop
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Thukten Tshongkhang
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Home Collection
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Durga General Shop
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Padam General Shop and Restaurant
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Gangrey Bakery (Gangrey Goods and Services)
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Mangal Vegetable shop
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Sangay Choden vegetable shop
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Upeal Dharma Sherey General Shop
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DK General Shop
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Chomo Restuarent
0.8 km
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Chenzom Bar
0.8 km
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Subba Bar
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Ugyenling Restaurant and Bar
1.0 km
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Gyombo general and bar
2.2 km
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Dhaba &Cafe Bumthang
3.2 km
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Chechaymo Bar
3.3 km
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Ngawang home stay bumthang tamzhing
5.3 km
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Ura Yurgang
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