Tourism in Bhutan will open from September, 2022
Bhutan will officially resume its borders to travelers on September 23, 2022 according to the Tourism Council of Bhutan. A press release from the council specified that the reopening would certainly be with a renewed focus on the sustainability of the industry. “At the centre of the sector’s revamp are 3 areas– updating infrastructure and […]
COVID19 update, September 9th, 2021
Top 5 reasons to visit Bhutan as LGBT
Humans are born with their own capabilities and significance. No matter who you are, nothing determines your mindset. In one life time, being born as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender commonly known as LGBT is very beautiful than to be born like common people. Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, no one is […]
Tourism Policy of Bhutan 2021 | Bhutan’s road ahead for a brighter Tourism Industry
Every traveler visiting Bhutan will be required to pay a daily bundle tariff rate within the next five years, regardless of nationality & citizenship. The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) prepares to fast track achievement of the High Value, Low Volume policy. According to the plan, the government will aim towards a single tourism policy […]
How to travel to Bhutan from the USA in 2021
Planning your first journey to Bhutan from the US If you have decided or planning to visit Bhutan, then this is your right pick as Bhutan is a unique destination that only a few people in United States have visited. Up until recent years, Bhutan was never a sought after destinations for most Americans except […]
Tourism Bhutan Situation Report on COVID-19 and travel updates 2021
Update 20th January 2021 The aircraft of Indian Air Force delivered 150,000 doses of Covishield vaccines from India, making Bhutan the first country to receive the gift, just four days after India’s own massive roll out of the vaccine. Led by Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering, the health minister Dechen Wangmo, Foreign secretary Kinga Singye […]
King and Queen of Bhutan
King of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, born 21 February 1980, is the son of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck and is the current reigning Druk Gyalpo or Dragon King, of the Kingdom of Bhutan. He became King on 9th December, 2006. A public coronation ceremony was held on 1 November 2008, an auspicious year […]
National Dish of Bhutan | The Ema Datsi
So what is ema datsi? Ema Datsi is the national dish of Bhutan. The literal translation of emadatsi is Chilli and Cheese, Ema means Chilli and Datsi meaning cheese. It is one of the most popular dishes from Bhutan and it is served in restaurantsall over Bhutan. What is the origins of ema datsi Ema […]
Bhutan is the only Carbon Negative country in the world
Mountain ecosystems are sensitive to the impacts of climate change and are being affected at a faster rate than other terrestrial habitats. But this vulnerable system is not at the centre of climate change debates. However, Bhutan is setting a precedent, often going it alone. Envisioned by His Majesty The King, the Snowman Race (SMR) […]
Tourism Policy – the Way Forward
Under the blessed stewardship of our visionary Kings, from the very start of tourism in the early 1970s, we have always been on the right road: a road that is less travelled; a road that is globally envied; a road to a very special destination — a destination that is exclusive and happy, popularly known […]