O.A.R.S, the world’s No.1 white water rafting and culture-based adventure travel is planning to launch expeditions in Bhutan starting Nov. 6-18, 2014, and Feb. 12-24, 2015. The expedition will explore two rivers in the country: the Lower Drangme Chhu in the east on the southern slope of the Himalayas bordering India, and the Pho Chhu....Read More
It’s a myth that the tourist influx in Bhutan is restricted. The fact is that the government wants low volume, high value tourism in line with the country’s philosophy of Gross National Happiness so that its eco-system, culture and traditions are preserved. That’s why the tourist tariff is USD 250, which makes it one of...Read More
A 13-member parliamentary delegation from Bhutan led by the National Assembly Speaker Jigme Zangpo left for New Delhi today to discuss issues of bilateral cooperation. The parliamentary delegation did so on the invitation of the Speaker of India’s Lok Sabha Meira Kumar.During the four-day visit, the parliamentarians will meet Kumar and discuss issues of bilateral parliamentary...Read More
Bhutan appointed two women ambassadors for the first time in its history. Kunzang C. Namgyel has been appointed as the Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. She joined the foreign ministry in 1980 and has served in various capacities in Thimphu, Kathmandu and Geneva. Also Pema Choden, the former Managing...Read More
“The Red Door,” a film directed by avant-garde Bhutanese film maker Tashi Gyeltshen with minimal funds and sans big wig endorsement has been selected to be screened at two international film festivals: Rotterdam in the Netherlands and Fribourg at Switzerland.The film explores the theme of death and on a personal note was made by the...Read More
Beginning today, India will be hosting His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck along with Azhi Jetsun Pema on a five-day visit. The royal couple is visiting the country on the invitation of the President of India, Dr Pranab Mukherjee. Home minister Damcho Dorji, foreign minister Rinzin Dorji, economic affairs minister Norbu Wangchuk and...Read More
Momringpas from Lauri gewog in Samdrupjongkhar have revived their 96-year old dance, which was on the verge of extinction since a few years back. Civil servants, cabbies, corporate and private employees across the country, who hail from Momring village have come together to practice for their annual Momringpa tsechu below Buddha point, or at the...Read More
Bhutan will be holding its first marathon through forests, rural villages and a suspension bridge from Feb 19 to 28. On the third day, the tour will begin in the capital Thimphu and the Punakha valley. Participants get a pre-race briefing on Day 4 and then run their best on Day 5. After the race,...Read More
Bhutan has been ranked the fifth fastest growing economy, next to China, Libya, Macau and Mongolia by The Economist, a London-based news magazine. According to the news-magazine, Bhutan averaged an impressive growth rate of 8.5 percent, 0.1 percent less than China at fourth position. With the Dungsam cement plant expecting to add around Nu 6B...Read More
With two air carriers competing for business, the Paro-Bangkok air fare has evened out giving passengers something to smile about.National airline Drukair is charging Nu 10,500, exclusive of taxes, for a round trip economy class ticket to Bangkok from Paro.A ticket with private airline Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air) is going for Nu 10,399, also exclusive...Read More
