Overview
Jakar Dzong literally means the Castle of the White Bird. The Tibetan Lam Nagi Wangchuk constructed it in 1549, and the Dzong played an important role as the fortress of defense for the whole eastern Dzongkhags of Bhutan. It also became the seat of the first king of Bhutan. A special feature of the Dzong is the approximately fifty meter high Utse or tower, which is distinct from most other Dzongs in Bhutan. The other unique feature of the Dzong is a sheltered passage, with two parallel walls, interconnected by fortified towers, which gave the population of the fortress access to water in the case of a siege. The protected water supply is still intact to this day.
