You can visit the household from June 1st to October 1st.
Accommodation
Room 1: 6 beds
Room 2: 3 beds
Room 3: 3 beds
Room 4: 3 beds
Total: 15 beds
Bathroom: Two shared bathrooms
Food
At Čakorski Konaci, guests can enjoy homemade, traditional cuisine prepared from fresh and local ingredients characteristic of this mountain region. Food is prepared in a traditional way, featuring specialties from Northern Montenegro, homemade dairy products, pies, dishes “under the sač” (bell-shaped lid), and seasonal products from surrounding farms. The guesthouse does not have a standard menu; instead, meals are prepared by arrangement to ensure each guest has an authentic and home-like experience. If vegetarian or vegan options are needed, please mention this during booking so that the offer can be adapted to your preferences.
Rural Activities
During the period from June to October, guests at Čakorski Konaci can participate in numerous traditional activities typical of mountain life. This includes milking cows, making homemade cheese and “kajmak,” mowing meadows, picking blueberries, medicinal herbs, and mushrooms, as well as preparing homemade food and winter preserves. Staying at Čakor provides an authentic experience of rural life, along with hiking, walking, and enjoying untouched nature.
Other Services
Guest transfers: YES
Product tasting: YES
Culinary classes – participation in meal preparation: YES
Camping: YES
Horseback riding: NO
Excursion organization: YES
Equipment for children: YES
Special Conditions
Internet: YES
TV: YES
Bed linen and towels: YES
Pets allowed: YES
Washing machine available to guests: NO
Foreign languages spoken in the household: ENGLISH
The Jokić family, owners of Čakorski Konaci, have been building a recognizable destination and a place for rest in the untouched nature of Čakor through years of hard work and effort. As a harmonious and industrious family, they successfully balance family obligations and business, and are particularly proud of their four children, three of whom are currently studying. They are known as very hardworking, responsible, and dedicated people who take special care of every guest, striving to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Through much sacrifice and work, they have managed to develop a family business that today attracts numerous guests seeking peace, traditional cuisine, and a warm, hospitable welcome.
The Jokić family is dedicated to preserving the spirit of tradition, hospitable values, and a natural way of food production. In their orchards and gardens, they grow high-quality fruits and vegetables, which are used to make homemade juices, jams, and other products prepared in the traditional way. Additionally, they are involved in livestock farming, thus nurturing the traditional way of working and living in the countryside. Along with wine and honey production, their work represents a blend of nature, family tradition, and the authentic flavors of homemade food.
Čakorski Konaci are located on the Čakor Pass, in a peaceful mountain environment ideal for nature retreats. Nearby are natural attractions and cultural-historical sights of Plav, as well as Lake Plav, which is suitable for day trips. Guests have access to hiking and biking trails, easy walks through the mountain landscapes of Čakor, and numerous opportunities for an active holiday and enjoyment in untouched nature.
WELCOME TO ČAKORSKI KONACI
Traditional Katun Household on Čakor
ABOUT ČAKORSKI KONACI
Welcome to Čakorski konaci — a traditional katun household located in the high mountain area of Čakor, surrounded by untouched nature, mountain pastures, forests, and traditional transhumant landscapes.
Čakorski konaci is not only a tourism household. It is an active farming family that continues the centuries-old tradition of seasonal movement with livestock to mountain katuns during summer months.
The family lives in Berane during winter, and every summer moves to Čakor together with their animals, continuing the traditional practice of transhumance.
This practice was officially recognized in December 2025 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Montenegro.
The household has also been awarded by the Ministry of Tourism for the quality of its tourism offer.
Today, Čakorski konaci combines:
- traditional mountain life
- agriculture and livestock breeding
- local gastronomy
- rural tourism
- preservation of katun culture and traditions
The household is run by the whole family. Marija is the key person responsible for hospitality, food preparation, guest care, and farming activities, while all family members have their roles to play.
A LIVING KATUN TRADITION
Čakorski konaci is part of a living transhumant tradition that still survives in the mountains of Montenegro.
The family moves cattle to mountain pastures every summer and continues producing:
- cheese
- dairy products
- vegetables
- fruit and preserves
The household owns:
- 10 cows
- 6 pigs
- around 40 chickens
They produce (in the village and in katun):
- potatoes
- corn
- peppers
- onions
- carrots
- green beans
- beans
- plums
- apples
- pears
- quinces
- walnuts
- cherries
Most of the food served to guests comes directly from the family’s own production.
LOCAL FOOD & TRADITIONAL CUISINE
Food at Čakorski konaci reflects authentic mountain gastronomy.
Meals are prepared according to traditional recipes and seasonal availability of products.
The family produces almost everything they need themselves and buys only products that cannot be produced locally. Additional products are occasionally sourced from neighboring households and local producers.
Guests are served:
- homemade dairy products
- traditional mountain dishes
- vegetables from the garden
- homemade juices and preserves
- local meat products
- traditional breakfasts and dinners
The household does not use standardized restaurant menus. Instead, meals are based on:
- seasonal production
- homemade ingredients
- traditional hospitality
Guests with:
- allergies
- intolerances
- special dietary needs
are kindly invited to inform the family in advance.
The family completed training related to preparation of food for guests with special dietary requirements.
A PLACE CONNECTED WITH NATURE
Čakor is a remote and preserved mountain area characterized by:
- forests
- mountain pastures
- wild berries
- medicinal herbs
- traditional katun landscapes
Nature is deeply integrated into daily life and tourism activities.
The family:
- hand-picks blueberries and wild berries
- collects mushrooms and medicinal herbs responsibly
- avoids collection of protected species
- does not participate in hunting activities
Mico, the owner, works as a forestry ranger responsible for preventing illegal hunting activities in the Čakor area.
Guests are encouraged to:
- hike
- explore mountain trails
- experience authentic katun life
- enjoy peaceful natural surroundings
SUSTAINABILITY AT ČAKORSKI KONACI
Sustainability is part of the family’s everyday life and traditional way of living.
The household continuously works on:
- preserving katun traditions
- reducing environmental impact
- protecting mountain nature
- supporting local community life
- maintaining traditional agriculture and landscapes
ENERGY & CLIMATE
Čakorski konaci operates almost entirely off-grid.
The household:
- uses solar energy systems
- uses solar water heating
- uses LED lighting throughout the property
- carefully manages electricity consumption
- minimizes use of generators
More than 75% of electricity comes from solar energy.
Traditional wooden huts naturally regulate temperature during summer months, reducing the need for additional cooling systems.
The family also developed underground cheese storage to adapt traditional production to warmer summer temperatures caused by climate change.
Guests are kindly invited to:
- switch off lights when not needed
- use electricity responsibly
- help preserve limited energy resources
- Avoid using gair dryers are they quickly consume a lot of energy, which is limited.
WATER PROTECTION
The household uses its own abundant well water and carefully manages water resources.
Important sustainability measures include:
- installation of bio-septic wastewater treatment system
- dual-flush toilets for reduced water consumption
- responsible towel and linen replacement policy
- limited unnecessary room cleaning
- The household also uses environmentally friendly Frosch cleaning products.
Guests are informed that:
- towels and bed linen are changed upon request
- room cleaning is organized only when necessary
These measures significantly reduce unnecessary water consumption and environmental impact.
WASTE REDUCTION
Very little waste is generated at Čakorski konaci.
The household:
- avoids disposable tableware and packaging
- uses reusable glass, metal, and ceramic materials
- reuses jars and bottles for preserves, juices, and rakija
- uses cheese containers repeatedly
- promotes tap water instead of bottled water
- minimizes food waste through careful planning
Any leftover food is:
- shared with neighbors
- reused within the household
- eventually given to domestic animals
Guests are provided with reusable glass bottles for water.
The family also introduced alternative reusable packaging solutions for takeaway food and sandwiches.
CULTURE & HERITAGE
Culture and transhumance heritage are among the strongest elements of Čakorski konaci.
The household actively participated in katun protection activities organized by local organisation and contributes to preservation of:
- katun traditions
- mountain architecture
- traditional gastronomy
- seasonal pastoral life
The huts are decorated in traditional mountain style, while meals and hospitality reflect authentic local customs.
The household also provides publications and educational materials related to katun heritage and mountain culture for guests.
COMMUNITY & LOCAL LIFE
The family actively participates in community life and local environmental activities.
Every spring, before moving cattle to Čakor, the family organizes clean-up activities because they want to preserve the landscape and protect animals from waste left in nature.
Family members also participate in:
- local reforestation activities
- road maintenance
- maintenance of local graveyards
- community environmental actions
The household collaborates with local women entrepreneurs by selling homemade jams and preserves as souvenirs.
GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS
We kindly invite you to help us preserve the spirit of Čakorski konaci and its mountain surroundings.
ENERGY
Please:
- switch off lights when not needed
- avoid unnecessary charging of devices
- use warm water responsibly
The household operates off-grid and relies mainly on solar energy.
Energy resources are limited and should be used carefully.
WATER
Water is precious in mountain environments.
Please:
- avoid unnecessary water use
- reuse towels whenever possible
- request room cleaning only when necessary
The household carefully manages water resources to protect surrounding nature.
WASTE
Please help us minimize waste:
- avoid unnecessary plastic
- use designated waste bins
- do not litter in nature
Reusable packaging and materials are preferred whenever possible.
NATURE
You are staying in a preserved mountain ecosystem.
Please:
- respect plants and wildlife
- do not collect protected plants
- avoid disturbing animals
- stay on marked paths
- do not light fires in nature without permission
Nature is the foundation of life on the katun.
ANIMALS & FARM
Čakorski konaci is an active farming household.
Please:
- do not feed animals without consulting the hosts
- avoid disturbing livestock
- keep respectful distance where needed
If you would like interaction with animals or farm activities, the family will gladly guide you.
PEACE & QUIET
Čakor is a place for:
- relaxation
- silence
- mountain nature
- authentic rural life
Please:
- respect quiet evening hours
- avoid excessive noise
The sounds of animals, wind, forests, and mountain life are part of the experience.
HIKING & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Guests are welcome to:
- hike
- explore mountain trails
- enjoy cycling and nature activities
Please:
- wear suitable clothing and footwear
- bring water during hikes
- ask the hosts for route recommendations and safety advice
Mountain weather can change quickly.
FOOD & DIETARY NEEDS
Please inform us in advance about:
- allergies
- intolerances
- dietary preferences
The family will gladly adapt meals whenever possible.
RESPECT FOR THE HOUSEHOLD
You are visiting a family home and active katun household created with work, tradition, and dedication.
Please:
- treat the property respectfully
- respect the hosts and other guests
- ask if you need any assistance
We want you to feel at home.
THANK YOU
By staying at Čakorski konaci you support:
- preservation of transhumance traditions
- protection of mountain landscapes
- local farming families
- sustainable tourism in Montenegro
- preservation of intangible cultural heritage
Thank you for being part of this story.
Welcome to Čakorski konaci.
