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…
Raven Concert to Mark Conclusion of Asia Visionary Summit in Bhutan
The inaugural Asia Visionary Summit will conclude with the Raven Concert at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on November 8, 2026, featuring international and Bhutanese artists in a public event expected…
ADB Approves $17.4 Million Package to Support Bhutan’s Economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $17.42 million to help Bhutan protect vulnerable families from rising food and fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict. The funding will…
Bhutan Declares October 23 as National Yak Day
Bhutan has declared October 23 as National Yak Day to recognise the importance of yaks, highland communities and the traditional knowledge associated with mountain pastoralism. King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck…
Bhutan Opens Biometric Immigration Terminal in Gelephu
Bhutan inaugurated a new pedestrian immigration terminal in Gelephu on October 22, 2026, introducing biometric e-gates to simplify cross-border travel for eligible Bhutanese and Indian nationals travelling between southern Bhutan…