Jakar

Jakar Dzong


Jakar is a small town in Bhutan. Located at a height of 2,800 meters above sea level, it is the main town in the Bumthang district in central eastern Bhutan, about 11 hours from Thimphu, the capital. This town of just 5,000 people is the center of Vajrayana Buddhism, as reflected in its many monasteries and sites.

Climate of Jakar

The best time to visit Jakar is between May and end of September, after which it gets too cold, with temperatures falling to -6°C in winter.

How to get there

There are buses from Thimphu. It takes 11 hours to reach Jakar. In Jakar itself, you can hire a taxi to take you around.

Wangdicholing Palace

Places of Interest in Jakar

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