Rainbow Photo Tours of

At 8:30 A.M. we leave for a two-hour drive to Jakar, the central town of the Bhumthang district.  Just beyond Domkhar you can visit a weaving center and large gift shop with authentic Bhutanese products.   Yathra is the name for the locally produced hand-woven woolen cloth. Distinctive patterns and bright earthy colors enliven the fabric which is used for a wide variety of purposes and much sought after throughout Bhutan. We have been asked many times, "Where is the best place to buy authentic Bhutanese handicrafts?" THIS IS THAT PLACE!  They have a huge assortment of hand-woven cloth, jackets, bags and clothing as well as a few authentic antiques and rugs woven by Tibetan refugees.  Be sure to ask your guide to show you to the weaving room behind the gift shop where you can see the dying process and several looms in action.

When you reach Jakar you can check into the hotel and then review the following list to see where you want to begin your exploration of Jakar.  They have overnight laundry service here but you have to drop it at the desk as soon as you arrive.  Check to see if you have to pay extra for express service.

1. Jakar Dzong

2. Jambay Lhakhang

3. WangduCholing Palace

4. Beer/Cheese Factory (also full liquor store, many varieties of wine.)

5. Kurjey Lhakhang

6. Tamshing Lhakhang

7.  Tiny private museum of rural life, working kitchen, etc.

8. Lhodrak Kharchhu Monastery

9. Roam the main street of Jakar and its many shops

10. Take the 30-minute walk than connects two temples by way of a footpath over a foot suspension bridge. Begin a mile past the beer/cheese factory, driver will pick you up on the other side of the river. 

Overnight halt, dinner, Jakar, Bumtang District, Yu-Garling Resort.