https://www.dailybhutan.com/ Daily Bhutan RSS en-US 52dd8cdf-5a7d-4924-9e3e-bca9636bc129 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/glacial-lake-outburst-in-bhutans-gasa-district-damages-laya-road Bhutan is assessing a reported Sintaphu glacial lake outburst that damaged a road near Laya and prompted downstream flood warnings. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:33:00 GMT d837af8b-0476-4dc0-b563-bb9bf8e45cd7 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/gelephu-expands-free-transport-and-completes-buddhist-rituals-ahead-of-project-108 Gelephu is preparing free buses and taxis for more than 200,000 people expected to attend the completion of 108 Jangchub Chortens. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:46:00 GMT 01d0d6b7-3952-4b6a-ac74-d38ee1075c32 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/temporary-hatisar-immigration-post-opens-direct-route-to-gelephu India has opened a temporary e-Visa immigration post at Hatisar, providing international visitors with a more direct road route to Gelephu. Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:39:00 GMT c1825f3a-14cb-4fcf-8474-64e3d681ecd9 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/raven-concert-to-bring-international-artists-and-bhutan-s-first-large-scale-drone-show-to-thimphu The Asia Visionary Summit will conclude with international and Bhutanese artists and a planned large-scale drone show in Thimphu on 8 November. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT 897d2604-36f0-46dd-8677-9ef560bddf03 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-declared-23-october-national-yak-day-as-regional-herders-network-launched Bhutan launched a regional yak herders’ network at the Royal Highland Festival, connecting communities from Bhutan, India and Nepal. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:18:00 GMT 458bc3f8-e8fd-4052-9dfe-38b311256baf https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/latest-gelephu-mindfulness-city-news-updates Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) continues to make progress as Bhutan develops its ambitious Special Administrative Region in the country's south. From major spiritual initiatives such as Project 108 to new immigration infrastructure and international connectivity projects, GMC is steadily moving from vision to implementation. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:44:00 GMT 9971f621-6506-4ba2-945f-83c118001c05 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-takes-the-yoeja-tradition-online-with-a-global-prayer-platform Bhutan has taken the Yoeja tradition online through a digital prayer room that records mantra recitations and connects users around the world. Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:48:00 GMT c18e4021-29de-472d-8141-8128598a23ec https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/gelephu-opens-biometric-immigration-terminal-for-faster-india-bhutan-border-crossings Gelephu has opened a biometric immigration terminal with automated e-gates for eligible Bhutanese and Indian travellers crossing the border. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:02:00 GMT b5378bae-0ac0-494b-a583-4e011b69d003 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/teachers-and-caregivers-in-bhutan-train-in-tit-tar-and-tai-chi Selwa’s Tit Tar and Tai Chi programme in Thimphu trains 74 teachers, caregivers and health professionals in movement and manual techniques. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:09:00 GMT 570e44cc-869b-4872-bc43-51cc2df0e237 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/gelephu-prepares-for-more-than-120-000-visitors-ahead-of-project-108 Gelephu is preparing hotels, campsites and transport for more than 120,000 registered visitors attending Bhutan’s Project 108 on 1 November. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:35:00 GMT 11ad0f04-da85-407a-a70e-adb654b522e5 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/karma-knows A monk from eastern Bhutan answers the hardest question with three words. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:22:00 GMT 7a06264c-ffa3-4755-b0f9-248c34761e1a https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/fifa-president-visits-bhutan-as-football-funding-proposal-reaches-usd-25-million FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited Bhutan as proposed funding of up to USD 25 million raised prospects for new football facilities and youth programmes. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:44:00 GMT cae87a0c-7ed4-4ca1-8282-ff7b11614de1 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/six-eastern-bhutan-districts-prepare-local-tourism-action-plans Six eastern Bhutan districts are preparing tourism plans focused on local attractions, infrastructure, community ownership and regional investment. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:42:00 GMT c6e5f190-4f7f-420a-9405-b8e05e29f28c https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/seventeen-athletes-prepare-for-bhutan-s-2026-snowman-race Seventeen athletes start Bhutan’s third Snowman Race on 24 October, running more than 185 km from Laya to Bumthang over passes above 5,000 metres. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:02:00 GMT 0283be9a-867c-4082-8b65-0d95c4e97ad8 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/jomolhari-mountain-festival-launches-sustainability-plan-with-nu-1-million-seed-fund Bhutan’s Jomolhari Mountain Festival launched a sustainability plan backed by Nu 1 million to support communities and snow leopard conservation. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:28:00 GMT 2e65abb6-0a36-4095-9ece-0c31aa21afbc https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/dragon-fury-race-and-sha-festival-bring-cycling-and-culture-together-in-wangdue-phodrang Dragon Fury and the Sha-Festival bring cycling, food, culture and local enterprises together in Wangdue Phodrang on 16 and 17 October 2026. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:52:00 GMT 167111ac-1fda-4ff9-8532-eb485f9352ec https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/royal-textile-academy-opens-exhibitions-on-bhutanese-textiles-and-the-fourth-king Two exhibitions at Thimphu’s Royal Textile Academy explore contemporary Bhutanese textiles and student interpretations of Bhutan’s fourth king. Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:42:00 GMT 105e7abb-e719-49fa-aa06-1ce4a726995f https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/heritage-art-market-to-raise-funds-for-bhutan-s-museums Heritage & Hues brings art, handicrafts, food and family activities to Paro’s National Museum from 5 to 7 November in support of Bhutan’s museums. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:20:00 GMT 658cf517-34cf-406a-a5b3-cd5f37534a79 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-opens-specialist-hospital-for-mental-health-and-child-protection Bhutan has opened the PEMA Centre in Thimphu, bringing specialist mental health, addiction recovery and child protection services under one roof. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:01:00 GMT abf32ac0-21c7-4819-a323-021779fd0304 https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/bhutan-receives-11-honours-at-the-2026-south-asian-travel-awards Bhutan received 11 honours at the 2026 South Asian Travel Awards, including its second consecutive Best Leading Heritage Destination title. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT