New Riverside Market opens in Thimphu
As the old centenary farmers market undergoes its much-awaited...
More Bhutanese youths are engaged in football
Sitting at the 186th position in the FIFA rankings, Bhutan looks...
CNN lists Tergo-La trek among 23 of the world's best hiking trails
CNN travel recently published a list of “23 of the world’s best...
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New Riverside Market opens in Thimphu
As the old centenary farmers market undergoes its much-awaited renovations, the vendors of the first floor have now set up shop at the new...
CNN lists Tergo-La trek among 23 of the world's best hiking trails
CNN travel recently published a list of “23 of the world’s best hiking trails” for their “Monthly Ticket” travel series.
Bhutan revised entrance fees for historical monuments and sacred sites
Aside from the Tiger's Nest Monastery, tourists are now required to pay Nu. 1000 entrance fees to various sacred sites in the kingdom.
Bhutan set to raise SDF to 200 USD
Bhutan's Lower House submits and agree to raise Sustainable Development Fund to $200 USD per day to differentiate Bhutan and continue her...
Features
There is a love for chess in Bhutan
The Bhutanese chess team showed impressive results at the recent Chess Olympiad.
A French's connection and deep love for Bhutan
We talked to Dr Francoise Pommaret about French Friends of Bhutan and the France-Bhutan relationship.
7 interesting facts about the roads in Bhutan
Did you know that there are no traffic lights in the Kingdom?
The three most popular flowers in Bhutan
One of these flowers can only be found above 3,700m above sea level.
Business
The enormous role of hydropower in Bhutan
Bhutan uses hydropower to conserve the environment, produce electricity, and achieve economic self-reliance.
Online businesses are becoming more and more popular in Bhutan
Even though the Internet was developed in the 1960s, the tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was only introduced to it in June 1999.
Yathra weaving, the uniquely Bumthang culture
Unlike other places in Bhutan, the people of Bumthang don’t do agricultural work. Instead, they weave yathra products. Traditionally, every...
What are the entrepreneurship programmes and initiatives available in Bhutan?
The Bhutanese government has introduced all kinds of initiatives to promote entrepreneurship. Even school kids are groomed to innovate,...
Sports
More Bhutanese youths are engaged in football
Sitting at the 186th position in the FIFA rankings, Bhutan looks to improve its rankings in the years to come.
BOB Bhutan Premier League is coming back soon with a bang
There’s an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation growing in the valleys of Bhutan as football fans in the country await what appears to...
Bhutan played Malaysia in the finals of the Quadrangular cricket series
Bhutan has made tremendous progress in cricket.
Try cycling in Bhutan on your next visit
Not only is cycling environmentally friendly, you also experience an intimacy you cannot get from behind a car window. What better way to...
Travel
Bhutan revises its tourism policy to redefine High Value Low Volume tourism
Visitors to Bhutan will now have to pay more than triple the previous Sustainable Development Fees (SDF).
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Trace the footsteps of the Divine Madman on this hiking trail
There is no better way to connect spiritually with Drukpa Kuenley, the “Divine Madman”. The trail will take you downhill for about four...
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Lifestyle
Bhutan is traditionally a matriarchal society
Women are the decision-makers at home, but something is keeping them from public life.
What are those singing bowls that you see in Bhutan
The vibrations from the bowl affect your body and mind.
The hot springs of Bhutan are believed to have miraculous healing properties
The Bhutanese believe that hot springs are a blessing from the Buddha.
COVID-19
A detailed summary of Bhutan's COVID-19 management and plans moving forward
With offices and all businesses open, movement of vehicles...
Vaccinated tourists to undergo 5-day quarantine in Bhutan from April 25
What you need to know about entering Bhutan from April 25.
Bhutan Prime Minister urges children aged 5 to 11 to get their first vaccination
Bhutan's nationwide vaccination drive for children will be held...
Bhutan will be rolling out nationwide vaccination drive for children
Earlier today, Bhutan has received the Pfizer and BioNtech...
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