Bhutan Raises 108 Sacred Stupas in a Single Day
Bhutan has completed the coordinated raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens in Gelephu Mindfulness City on November 1, bringing together around 40,000 volunteers and an estimated 200,000 visitors in one of…
Iran Holds Talks With Qatar on Reopening Strait of Hormuz; Sets Conditions for US
Top Iranian leaders are engaged in discussions with Qatari mediators regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a focal point of tension in the Middle East. Iran has made it…
Royal Significance Meets Spiritual Heritage: Bhutan Celebrates King’s Coronation and Lhabab Duechhen
Bhutan achieved an unprecedented national and spiritual milestone by completing the synchronized raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens along an 11.7-kilometer corridor beside the Mau Chhu in Gelephu Mindfulness City. The…
Predictability for Travelers: Bhutan Locks in Discounted Tourism Fee for Additional Two Years
Bhutan has officially extended its USD 100 nightly Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for international tourists through December 31, 2029, offering travel operators and prospective visitors long-term certainty for itinerary planning.…
Bhutan Extends USD 100 Tourist Fee Until December 2029
Bhutan has extended its USD 100 per-night Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for international tourists until 31 December 2029, offering greater certainty to travellers and tourism businesses. The existing rate was…
Glacial Lake Outburst in Bhutan Washes Away Hot Spring, Damages Highway
A reported glacial lake outburst at Sintaphu Lake in Bhutan’s northern Gasa district has triggered flooding, damaging infrastructure and raising concerns for communities downstream. The floodwaters have washed away the…
Outburst Disrupts Vital Access to Remote Laya Community in Northern Bhutan
A reported glacial lake outburst at Sintaphu Lake in Bhutan’s northern Gasa district on the evening of October 29, 2026, triggered severe floodwaters along the Mo Chhu, washing away the…
Royal Family and International Guests Gather in Gelephu for Project 108 Celebrations
Gelephu is making final preparations for Project 108, with over 200,000 people anticipated to gather in Gelephu Mindfulness City on November 1, 2026, to mark the completion of 108 Jangchub…
Farmers in Langthil Gewog Envision Agricultural Expansion with Opening of Bashaling Bridge
A newly constructed 150-foot-long Bailey bridge over the Mangde River at Bashaling has significantly improved access to vital farmlands for more than 70 households across three villages in Langthil Gewog,…
Hatisar Border Post Opens Temporarily to Facilitate Travel to Bhutan’s Project 108
International visitors travelling to Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City can temporarily use the Hatisar border crossing in Assam, following its designation as an authorised Indian immigration post for Project 108. The…