Jakar Town
བྱ་དཀར
The capital town of Bumthang, where timber shops, restaurants and guesthouses cluster along the main street. Try buckwheat noodles, cheese and apple brandy.
Jakar stretches along the Chamkhar River. Its main street is short, and traditional painted timber houses hold handicraft shops, general stores and small restaurants. Be sure to try Bumthang specialties: buckwheat noodles (puta) and buckwheat pancakes (khuli). The town has a domestic airport, Bathpalathang Airport, with irregular flights linking to Paro. Rustic stone baths in farmhouses are a signature Bhutanese experience, which your guide or hotel can arrange.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lhodrak Kharchu Monastery
- Swiss Farm Bumthang
- Wangdicholing Palace
- Jakar Dzong
- Jambay Lhakhang
- Konchogsum Lhakhang
- Tamshing Lhakhang
- Kurjey Lhakhang