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All you need to know about Bhutan
07
Nov

Take a look at those treks!

Druk Path: Currently the most popular trek in Bhutan. The main attractions are the monasteries, the fine alpine scenery and the convenient length between Thimphu and Paro. Jhomolhari trek: It...
07
Nov

Bhutan requests India for investment in more hydropower projects

The royal government has asked India to invest in a few more hydropower projects in the next couple of years. National Council Chairperson Dasho Sonam Kinga said what the country...
04
Nov

The Bhutanese “No!”

The Bhutanese are a very congenial people and are loathe to say “No” so much so that an affirmative on their side may in fact be a “No” in disguise....
30
Oct

Bhutan gets Rs 100 crores from India to boost economy

India has granted Rs 100 crores  to Bhutan for the new government’s Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP). Indian Ambassador to Bhutan V P Haran handed over the cheque to Prime Minister...
28
Oct

Mt. Jumolhari festival to be an annual event

This year, the two-day Mt. Jumolhari festival which will now be an annual event ended on October 24. It was held at the Jhomolhari base camp at Dangochong where people of...
28
Oct

Bhutan listed among top 40 travel destinations

Lonely Planet and Escape Magazine writers have listed Bhutan as one among 40 amazing travel destinations. Their experience is narrated in http://www.couriermail.com.au/travel/world/lonely-planet-and-escape-writers-40-amazing-travel-experiences-part-1/story-fnjjva7f-1226747398266    
22
Oct

Yonphula Airport shuts down for repairs

Yonphula Airport in Trashigang closed down to air traffic last week. This was a fortnight ahead of the initial schedule for close down. The department of civil aviation (DCA) had...
22
Oct

Local administration

The administrative system, which was established by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the 17th century, underwent modifications during the 20th century and the position of penlop was abolished. Instead a Dzongda...
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