Drukair resumed its flight operations to Bathapalathang domestic airport in Bumthang on Tuesday November 15, six months after it suspended its operation. The flight was resumed after the resurfaced runway was examined. Drukair will fly to Bumthang thrice a week and they will also resume its flight operation to Trashigang soon. Read More
The Prime Minister of Bhutan Lyonchhen Jigmi Y Thinley boarded the inaugural flight to Gelephu domestic airport as the Chief Guest today, October 25. It took around 25 minutes from the Paro International Airport to Gelephu. More than 2.000 people gathered at the Gelephu Domestic airport to celebrate the occasion. There were two rounds of flights...Read More
Located in the western part of the country, Thimphu is the capital city of Bhutan. The tiny Himalayan metro holds the population of two hundred thousand people, dominated by the modern Bhutanese styled concrete structure, the traditional houses are rarely seen. It could be one of the most silent city in the world. It is the center for Government, where almost all...Read More
On October 21, there were enthusiastic people near the runway of Gelephu domestic airport. There were all waiting for the 48 seat ATR-42 Drukair to land as it was the first test flight. 20 minutes after the flight took off from Paro International Airport it laded successfully at Gelephu. The flight hovered around in...Read More
The eight and half acres of land across the lanjozam(cantilever bridge) near tashochhodzong is been identified to build a memorable park. one portion of the land belongs to the government, and the other to the Royal Grand mother Ashi kezang Choden Wangchuk.the royal grand mother has named the upcoming park Gongzin Sonam Tobgye Dorji and...Read More
Her Royal Highness Ashi Deki Yangzom Wangchuk Launches the Royal weeding and Golden Jubilee Stamps yesterday to commemorate the 50 Years of Bhutan Post. Information and communication minister Nandalal Rai was also at the celebration.Read More
The Two days Kadam Goenpa Tshechu in Mongar Kadam ended yesterday.Thousands of people from Mongar received Blessings from Guru Tshengay (the eight manifestation of Guru) in Mongar kadam goenpa during their annual Tshechu. Read More
The third domestic airport for Bhutan will be launched in Gelephu in October 25. The other two being in Bumthang and Trashigang. The airline is yet to come up with the airfare and a schedule. However, Drukair charges USD 170 for a one-way ticket to Bumthang, and USD 340 for a return trip. It was initially...Read More
The three days tamzhing phala festivals in Bumthang ended on 26th of september in Bumthnag which draws hundreds of crowds every year beecause of the various blessings from the prominent lamas The phakpa Wang(pakpa meaning the animal hide and wang meaning blessings) is one sock of blessing stuffed cylinderical worn out animal hide which resembles...Read More
Despite the hike in the Daily Tariff for Tourist in Bhutan tourism business is on rise in the country. Bhutan sellers at the recent PATA Travel Mart in Manila said they had registered a double-digit growth in visitor numbers since the beginning of the year, and attributed this to heightened awareness of the destination and...Read More
