The Present Town
The towns of Jakar and Chamkhar comprise the main urban settlement within the valley and have expanded in recent years to form a single settlement (see Fig. 4). Chamkhar town is located at the bridging point of Chamkhar Chhu, on the main east-west highway between Trongsa and Mongar. The town's role as a service center is readily apparent by the large number of shops that have developed in recent years. Moreover, a number of workshops, handicraft centers, and hotels have established which confirm that the town's function as a service and tourist center is promising.