Jakar Tour Packages

Tour Packages to Jakar

It is an ideal location that gathers tourists throughout the year without fail for there are many options for excursions available along with adventures pertaining to trekking and mountain biking. Not only is this place picturesque, but it is considered to be the point of origin of Buddhism in Bhutan that makes it hold historical emphasis. The weather is pleasant in Jakar where the wind is cool and the winters are cold for which March to May are the finest months to experience vacations.

How to Reach Jakar?

If you are planning a tour to Jakar in Bhutan, then you can opt for any of the three convenient modes to hit the place.

If you opt for a flight, then Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines bring you to the Paro International Airport from any of the major places with convenient connectivity.

If you wish to hire a car or board a bus to reach Jakar, then you can do the same from any of the nearest destinations.

Places to Visit in Jakar

Jakar Dzong - This is also known to be the castle of the white bird that is a monastery situated in the Bumthang District that offers panoramic views of the natural landscape. You can also attend count on the major festival that is, Jakar Tshechu where the mask dance is popular.

Wangdicholing Palace - If you are eager to visit an exquisite place in Jakar, then Wangdicholing Palace offers you the backdrop of Bhutanese architecture, sculptures and textiles, rare murals, stupas and an archery ground. This place is also used to be a residence of the Second King Jigme Wangchuk.

Mebar Tso - This can be considered as one of the holiest sites of Jakar that is also renowned as the Burning Lake that is surmounted by the greenery, high peaks, and also green valleys that take you to the splendor of the history and natural landscape that you can admire without a blink.

Lhodrak Kharchu Goemba - This is a monastery that is a home to over 400 monks and is located at a 3 km distance from the town of Chamkar in Jakar. This has a lot of emphasis for preserving the Tibetan culture with the presence of debates, prayers, dance performances and poetry and the practice of tantric Buddhism.

Kunzangdrak Goemba - Just 45 min away a hike from the Drangchel village, Kunzangdrak Goemba is situated between Jakar and the Tang Valley, with construction amidst the mountains and wilderness of the country. Built in the 15th century, it is dedicated to the Bhutanese Buddhism shrines.

Other places that you can pay a visit in Jakar include the follows:

• Ogyen Choling Palace Museum
• Lhodrak Kharchu Goemba
• Konchogsum Lhakhang
• and so on.