Mountain Resort

Top choice in Bhutan


This hotel has undergone a stylish makeover, with modern interpretations of traditional stone and wood in its new reception and dining areas and contemporary-accommodation wing. The rooms are mini suites featuring fabulous valley-view picture windows, electric heaters (though bukharis are gradually being installed in all rooms), and separate shower and bath.

A spa, sauna and hot-stone bath are also available.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bhutan attractions

1. Wangdichholing Palace

0.23 MILES

The palace of Wangdichholing was built in 1857 on the battle-camp site of the penlop of Trongsa, Jigme Namgyal. It was the first palace in Bhutan that…

2. Chortens

0.23 MILES

Five giant prayer wheels inside these square chortens are powered by water.

3. Sey Lhakhang

0.34 MILES

Beyond the hospital north of Jakar is the Sey Lhakhang ('sey' means 'golden'). Properly known as Lhodrak Seykhar Dratshang, this is a monastic school that…

4. Jakar Dzong

0.38 MILES

Jakar Dzong is in a picturesque location overlooking the Chokhor valley; the current structure was built in 1667. Its official name is Yuelay Namgyal…

5. Chorten

0.53 MILES

This chorten containing a large water-driven prayer wheel marks the intersection between Jakar's main thoroughfare and the road that follows the Chamkhar…

6. Cheese Factory

0.56 MILES

Bhutan's only commercial cheese factory. A tour includes free cheese tasting.

7. Bumthang Brewery

0.56 MILES

At this state-of-the-art microbrewery you will learn about the brewing of the Swiss-style unfiltered weiss beer, before sampling the end product in the…

8. Jakar Lhakhang

0.67 MILES

The 14th-century Jakar Lhakhang marks the centre of the town.