AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Arrivals: Bhutan recorded 26,040 visitors in September, up 5,789 from the same month last year. Regional Recognition: Bhutan won 11 honours at the 2026 South Asian Travel Awards, retaining Best Leading Heritage Destination for a second year; seven hotels and resorts took 10 further awards. Visitor Payments: Some Bhutanese travellers still face failed UPI payments in India because not all merchants’ banks are enabled. Six Indian banks currently support the service, with more expected to join. Gelephu Preparations: The November 1 raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens is drawing tens of thousands of visitors, and hotels in Gelephu are already reporting full bookings. Road Access: The government is working to improve drainage, stabilise slopes and speed up responses to blockages on the Wangdue-Thimphu highway, a key route for travellers.
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