Discover the Majestic Jakar Dzong
Explore the grandeur of Jakar Dzong, the largest fortress in Bhutan, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Bumthang Valley.
Jakar Dzong, a breathtaking fortress in Bhutan's Bumthang Valley, invites tourists to explore its rich history and stunning architecture. This iconic structure, surrounded by serene landscapes, offers a glimpse into the country's unique heritage. As the largest dzong in Bhutan, it stands as a symbol of power and spirituality, making it a must-visit for any traveler seeking to understand the essence of Bhutanese culture.
A brief summary to Jakar Dzong བྱ་དཀར་རྫོང་།
- Jakhar Dzongkhag Office, Jakar, BT
- +9753631200
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit early in the morning to enjoy a quieter experience and capture stunning photographs without the crowds.
- Dress modestly as a sign of respect for the cultural significance of the dzong.
- Check local festival dates to experience traditional ceremonies and performances that take place at the dzong.
- Take a guided tour to gain deeper insights into the history and architecture of the dzong.
- Bring along a camera to capture the stunning scenery and intricate details of the dzong's architecture.
Getting There
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Car
If you are traveling by car from Sarpang District, head towards Jakar by following the road signs. Start on the main highway leading towards Zhemgang and then take the right turn at the junction towards Jakar. The distance is approximately 50 kilometers, and the journey takes about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on road conditions. Make sure to have sufficient fuel and check your vehicle before the journey, as fuel stations can be sparse along the way.
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Public Transportation
To reach Jakar Dzong using public transportation, you can take a bus from Sarpang to Jakar. Buses typically leave from the Sarpang bus terminal and operate once or twice daily, so it’s advisable to check the schedule in advance. The bus ride can take around 2 to 3 hours. Upon arriving at Jakar, you may need to walk or take a local taxi to reach Jakar Dzong, which is located near the Jakhar Dzongkhag Office. Keep some local currency handy for the bus fare and any local transport.
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Local Taxi
If you prefer more convenience after arriving in Jakar, consider hiring a local taxi. Taxis are available at the bus station and can take you directly to Jakar Dzong. Negotiate the fare before starting your journey, as prices can vary. This option is particularly useful if you are traveling with luggage or in a group.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Chudzong
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Jakar Village Lodge
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Dzongkhag Election Office
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Phuntsho Guest House
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Mountain Resort
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Hotel Ugyen Ling ཨོ་རྒྱན་གླིང་ཟ་ཁང་།
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Amankora, Bumthang
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Chamkhar Town
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River Lodge
1.1 km
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Cafe Perk
1.1 km
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Wangdicholing mortuary
1.1 km
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White Bird Café
1.2 km
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Yu-Gharling Resort & Spa
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Bumthang Swiss Cheese
1.3 km
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Samyae Resort
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Unmissable attractions to see
Jakar Nagtshang
0.1 km
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Jakar Lhakhang
0.5 km
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Bumthang Valley
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Chokhor Chorten
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Bumthang Brewery Red Panda Beer
1.3 km
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Chamkhar Bridge ལྕམ་མཁར་ཟམ་པ།
1.4 km
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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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Könchogsum Lhakhang དཀོན་མཆོག་གསུམ་ལྷ་ཁང་།
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Kurjee Zangdopelri
4.1 km
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Tamshing Lhakhang གཏམ་ཞིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།
4.3 km
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Kurjey Lhakhang སྐུ་རྗེས་ལྷ་ཁང་།
4.4 km
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Padtselling Monastery
4.6 km
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Choedrak ཆོས་བྲག།
5.8 km
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Essential places to dine
Tenzin Wangmo Bar
0.5 km
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Chef Fast food (CFF) pizza and burger
0.6 km
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Noryang Resturant ནོར་གཡང་ཟ་ཁང་།
0.6 km
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Dechen's Food Resort
0.6 km
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Sonam Lhamo Restaurant
0.7 km
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Tenzin and Sonam Restautant
0.7 km
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BTCL Guest House
0.9 km
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Monstar Momo
1.0 km
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Deki Restaurant (noodles and momos)
1.0 km
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Thukpa Shop
1.0 km
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Dilu.K Restaurant & Bar
1.0 km
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Hotel Kinley
1.0 km
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Tabdey Restaurant
1.0 km
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Himalaya Pizza
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HOTEL YEDZIN WANGYAL
1.1 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Tenzin Wangdi General Shop
0.5 km
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Mangal Vegetable shop
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Durga General Shop
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Padam General Shop and Restaurant
0.6 km
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Grace Tshongkhang
0.6 km
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mymoblieshop.great-site.net
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Upeal Dharma Sherey General Shop
1.0 km
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Phuenam General Shop
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Thukten Tshongkhang
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Doro Tshongkhang
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9-7 Minimart
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Zinthar Tshongkhang - Bumthang
1.1 km
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Home Collection
1.1 km
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Sangay Choden vegetable shop
1.1 km
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RB Hardware
1.1 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Subba Bar
0.6 km
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Chomo Restuarent
1.1 km
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Gyombo general and bar
1.1 km
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Chenzom Bar
1.2 km
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Ugyenling Restaurant and Bar
1.3 km
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Chechaymo Bar
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Dhaba &Cafe Bumthang
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Ngawang home stay bumthang tamzhing
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Ura Yurgang
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