Bhutan

Bhutan's Department of Tourism has made a significant announcement indicating the removal of the mandatory travel insurance requirement for tourists. This requirement was initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide…
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Ongoing border talks between Bhutan and China to formally demarcate their boundary have not prevented Beijing from continuing unsanctioned construction activity in North Bhutan's Jakarlung Valley. Satellite images of this region, the…
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The India Government has allotted ₹120 Billion for the extensive expansion of railway infrastructure in the north eastern region. This move will facilitate the much awaited first-ever Bhutan-India railway link, Bhutan Live reported. The…
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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the district administration has been put on alert ahead of Bhutan's decision to release excess of water from the Kurichu dam. “The Royal Government of Bhutan has informed us that…
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As reported earlier, effective this month until the end of 2024, all travellers to Bhutan paying daily fees for four days, will be allowed to stay another extra four days. Likewise, those paying SDF for 12 days, will get to stay for a full…
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Bhutan is famed for its picturesque landscapes, monasteries, and numerous sightseeing options that it’s not difficult to understand why it’s one of the sought-after destinations for travellers. However, the pandemic hit its tourism…
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The number of tourists in Bhutan is expected to increase with the opening of the Trans Bhutan Trail, The Bhutan Live reported. The Trans Bhutan Trail stretches 4033 km between Haa in the far west and Trashigang in the east and crosses 27…
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As Bhutan is opening its doors to tourism on September 23 after a gap of 915 days, the travel trade industry in Kolkata and Siliguri is excited about the prospect of reviving the high-end tourist traffic to the Himalayan kingdom. The joy…
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Although India has sensitized Bhutan on China translocating villages along the Amu Chu to re-align border claims in the disputed tri-junction area near the Doklam plateau, the larger aim of Beijing is to consolidate its boundary claims all…
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Bhutan is all set to reopen for international travellers from September. Referring to this, an official stated that the kingdom will be reopening for the first time since the pandemic began more than two years ago, as it looks to revive its…
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