Established in 1997, Jakar Village Lodge is one of the best 3 star lodges in Bhutan. The lodge is located just below the Jakar Dzong on a spur overlooking the Jakar valley. The lodge has been able to get many awards and recommendations from Trip Advisor and Trivago. As a guest best describes his experience, “While we could have stayed at the nominally more luxurious Aman we consider ourselves extremely lucky to have stayed at the Jakar Village Lodge, as we had an outstanding Bhutanese experience, not just another nice hotel. Highly recommended.” It is located just below the Jakar Dzong, “The White Bird Fortress”and 10 minutes walk from the bumthang town. It is unique lodge run by multigenerational family. Jakar Village Lodge (JVL) has been slotted at rank #21 among the “Best Bed & Breakfast” establishment in Asia and ranked #4 in Bhutan in 2009 by trivago top hotel, largest European travel community.